Make Spaghetti Carbonara in 30 Minutes

Pecorino Romano cheese

🥗Healthier: Parmesan cheese

💰Cheaper: Grana Padano

Parmesan is lower in fat and Grana Padano is often less expensive.

guanciale

🥗Healthier: bacon

💰Cheaper: pancetta

Bacon is more widely available and pancetta is a budget-friendly alternative.

Cook diced Panetta in a large pot until crisp.

Remove the Panetta and set aside, leaving the oil in the pot.

In a bowl, whisk together eggs, egg yolk, and Pecorino Romano cheese.

Cook spaghetti according to package instructions, making sure to reserve some pasta water.

Add the drained spaghetti into the pot with the remaining oil.

Once the pasta is warmed, slowly pour in the egg mixture while consistently turning the pasta with tongs.

Slowly add in reserved pasta water to keep the noodles from getting dry.

Add in the cooked Panetta and English peas, mixing until warmed through.

Top with extra cheese and black pepper.

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