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TUTTI i trucchi e consigli per una CARBONARA INFALLIBILE * CARBONARA SENZA GRUMI *

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Carbonara

Cultural Context

Originating in Rome's working-class trattorias, Carbonara was a hearty meal for charcoal workers (carbonari). The dish celebrates simple ingredients—eggs, cured pork, cheese, and black pepper—transformed through technique. Today it's beloved worldwide, though purists insist on guanciale over bacon.

ItalianITmain
30 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
spaghetti
guanciale
tuorlo

guanciale

🥗Healthier: pancetta

💰Cheaper: bacon

Pancetta and bacon are more accessible alternatives to guanciale.

Pecorino Romano cheese

🥗Healthier: Parmesan cheese

💰Cheaper: Grana Padano

Parmesan and Grana Padano are less expensive and still provide a rich flavor.

1

Boil water in a large pot and add salt.

2

Cook spaghetti in boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

3

While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

4

Add guanciale to the skillet and sauté until crispy, about 4-5 minutes.

5

In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolk until smooth.

6

Remove the skillet from heat and add the drained spaghetti, tossing to combine.

7

Pour the egg yolk mixture over the pasta, stirring quickly to create a creamy sauce.

8

Season with freshly cracked black pepper to taste.

9

Serve immediately.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Spaghetti alla CarbonaraPasta Carbonara
Local Name: Carbonara

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