Ricetta: pasta alla carbonara

guanciale

🥗Healthier: pancetta

💰Cheaper: bacon

Pancetta is more accessible, while bacon offers a budget-friendly option.

Pecorino Romano cheese

🥗Healthier: Parmesan cheese

💰Cheaper: Grana Padano

Parmesan is a lower-fat alternative, and Grana Padano is often less expensive.

Cook the pasta according to package instructions.

In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and grated pecorino cheese.

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

Add the pancetta to a pan and cook until crispy.

Combine the hot pasta with the pancetta, then quickly mix in the egg and cheese mixture, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a creamy sauce.

Season with freshly cracked black pepper.

Cooking Techniques

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