Carbonara | Easy & Quick Pasta Carbonara Recipe | No More Scrambled Carbonara!

guanciale

🥗Healthier: pancetta

💰Cheaper: bacon

Pancetta is more accessible, while bacon offers a budget-friendly option.

Pecorino Romano cheese

🥗Healthier: Parmesan cheese

💰Cheaper: Grana Padano

Parmesan is a lower-fat alternative, and Grana Padano is often less expensive.

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

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

Add guanciale to the skillet and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.

In a bowl, whisk together eggs and grated Pecorino Romano cheese until well combined.

Once pasta is cooked, reserve some pasta water and drain the rest.

Add hot pasta to the skillet with guanciale, tossing to combine.

Remove skillet from heat and quickly pour egg mixture over pasta, stirring vigorously.

If needed, add reserved pasta water a little at a time to create a creamy sauce.

Season with freshly cracked black pepper to taste.

Serve immediately with additional cheese on top.

Cooking Techniques

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