Spaghetti Carbonara｜Handmade Pasta with Bacon, Cheese, and Egg Yolks｜Nadia L

guanciale

🥗Healthier: pancetta

💰Cheaper: bacon

Pancetta is leaner, while bacon is more accessible and affordable.

Pecorino Romano cheese

🥗Healthier: Parmesan cheese

💰Cheaper: Grana Padano

Parmesan offers a similar flavor profile at a lower price.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

White pepper provides a milder flavor, and cayenne is often less expensive.

shred the cheese

use egg yolk only

mix cheese and yolk

slice and chop garlic

chop bacon in small pieces

render bacon fat

cook handmade pasta

oil the pasta with bacon flavor

add yolk and cheese mixture

add more tasty touch

serve and enjoy

Cooking Techniques

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