Come preparare la carbonara con un tocco da cercatore d'oro

guanciale

🥗Healthier: pancetta

💰Cheaper: bacon

Pancetta is a healthier alternative with similar flavor, while bacon is more accessible.

pecorino cheese

🥗Healthier: parmesan cheese

💰Cheaper: grated parmesan

Parmesan cheese is lower in fat and more widely available.

Boil salted water in a large pot.

Add bucatini to the boiling water and cook until al dente, about 9-11 minutes.

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

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

Remove skillet from heat and let guanciale cool slightly.

In a bowl, whisk together eggs, grated pecorino cheese, and black pepper until smooth.

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

Quickly add the hot bucatini to the skillet with guanciale, tossing to combine.

Remove skillet from heat and pour the egg mixture over the pasta, stirring quickly to create a creamy sauce.

If needed, add reserved pasta water a little at a time to reach desired creaminess.

Season with additional black pepper and salt to taste.

Serve immediately, garnished with extra pecorino cheese.

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