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Creamy Carbonara

Cultural Context

Originating in Rome's working-class trattorias, Carbonara was a hearty meal for charcoal workers (carbonari). The dish celebrates simple ingredients—eggs, cured pork, cheese, and black pepper—transformed through technique. Today it's beloved worldwide, though purists insist on guanciale over bacon.

ItalianITmain
30 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
spaghetti
eggs
heavy cream
parmesan cheese
guanciale
black pepper
salt
garlic
olive oil

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: pecorino cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

1

Cook spaghetti in boiling salted water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

2

While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

3

Add guanciale to the skillet and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.

4

In a bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, grated parmesan cheese, and black pepper until smooth.

5

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

6

Add the hot pasta to the skillet with guanciale and toss to combine.

7

Remove skillet from heat and quickly add egg mixture, stirring vigorously to create a creamy sauce.

8

If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.

9

Season with additional salt and black pepper to taste.

10

Serve immediately, garnished with extra parmesan cheese and black pepper.

Cooking Techniques

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Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

CarbonaraSpaghetti alla Carbonara
Local Name: Carbonara cremosa

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