How to Make Spaghetti Carbonara

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.

Boil water in a large pot and add salt.

Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.

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

In a pan, cook guanciale until crispy and golden.

Drain spaghetti, reserving some pasta water.

Combine hot spaghetti with guanciale and remove from heat.

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