I made authentic Bucatini Carbonara for the first time. 🍝🧀

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.

Fill a pot with water and set it on the stovetop.

Salt the water and bring it to a boil.

Add bucatini to the boiling water and cook until al dente.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Add guanciale to the hot skillet and cook until crispy.

In a bowl, whisk together 2 whole eggs, 1 egg yolk, grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, and grated pecorino Romano.

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

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 to reach desired creaminess.

Season with additional black pepper and serve immediately, garnished with parsley and extra pecorino Romano.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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