Rachael Ray Teaches Sean Evans How to Make Pasta Carbonara | Sean in the Wild

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.

Bring 5 to 6 quarts of water to a boil and season it liberally with salt.

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over moderate heat.

Add pancetta (or guanciale) to the skillet and cook until it starts to brown and render its fat.

Crack 6 egg yolks into a bowl and whisk them together until well combined.

Add a handful of Pecorino Romano cheese and a handful of Parmesan cheese to the egg mixture and whisk together.

Once the pancetta is ready, add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook until 1 minute less than the package instructions.

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

Add the hot pasta directly to the skillet with the pancetta, tossing to combine.

While whisking the egg and cheese mixture, pour it into the pasta in the skillet to create a creamy sauce without scrambling the eggs.

Add freshly cracked black pepper to taste and adjust seasoning with salt if needed, considering the saltiness of the cheese.

Serve immediately.

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