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Pasta 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.

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20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
12 ounces spaghetti
4 ounces guanciale
1 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
1 teaspoon black pepper
as needed pasta water

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

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.

1

Remove the skin from the guanciale and cut it into large pieces.

2

Cook spaghetti in boiling water for about 2 minutes.

3

Render the guanciale in a warm pan to release the fat.

4

Add black pepper to the rendered fat in the pan and toast it slightly.

5

Whisk together the egg yolks and grated Pecorino Romano cheese in a bowl.

6

Drain the fat from the pan while it's still warm.

7

Slowly add a little bit of pasta water to the egg mixture while whisking to create a creamy consistency.

8

Add the cooked guanciale to the pasta water and egg mixture.

9

Combine everything and serve the spaghetti carbonara.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

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Also Known As

Spaghetti alla CarbonaraRoman Carbonara
Local Name: Pasta alla Carbonara

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