How to Make Spaghetti alla Carbonara | Pasta Recipes | Allrecipes.com

guanciale

🥗Healthier: pancetta

💰Cheaper: bacon

Pancetta and bacon are more accessible substitutes, though they alter the flavor.

Pecorino Romano cheese

🥗Healthier: Parmesan cheese

💰Cheaper: Grana Padano

Parmesan and Grana Padano offer a similar texture and flavor at a lower cost.

Boil spaghetti in salted water until al dente, then drain.

Fry guanciale in olive oil until crispy.

Toss the hot spaghetti with a mixture of eggs, Pecorino Romano cheese, and cracked black pepper.

Fold in the crispy guanciale and serve.

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