10 Minute Classic Carbonara Recipe - with Laura Vitale and Uncle Tony!

guanciale

🥗Healthier: pancetta

💰Cheaper: bacon

Pancetta is a leaner option, while bacon is more widely available.

pecorino cheese

🥗Healthier: parmesan cheese

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Parmesan offers a similar flavor profile at a lower cost.

Start with a cold pan and add guanciale to render the fat.

Cook guanciale until crispy, then remove some for later use.

Boil salted water for the pasta.

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

In a bowl, whisk together 2 egg yolks and grated parmesan cheese until smooth, adding a little black pepper.

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

Turn off the heat on the skillet with guanciale and quickly add the hot pasta to the skillet.

Mix the pasta with the guanciale, working quickly to prevent scrambling the eggs.

Add the egg and cheese mixture to the pasta, using reserved pasta water to create a creamy sauce.

Plate the pasta and serve immediately, ensuring it looks creamy and not scrambled.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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