How To Make Bucatini Carbonara Without Cream

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.

Heat a little olive oil and a little butter in a pan.

Add pancetta to the pan with the butter and oil.

Prepare the egg sauce by mixing 2 eggs with parmesan and pecorino cheese.

Remove the pancetta from the pan and turn off the heat.

Cook the bucatini pasta until al dente.

Combine the pasta with the egg sauce to create a creamy texture.

Plate the pasta and top with an egg yolk.

Finish with additional parmesan and pecorino cheese.

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