Classic Spaghetti Carbonara
Pasta Queen@pastaqueenPrep 10 minCook 15 min25 min total2 servingsItalian1 Stack
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Traditional Roman carbonara made with eggs, pecorino romano, guanciale and freshly cracked black pepper. No cream required.
Ingredients
2
- 400 g spaghetti
- 200 g Guanciale
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 whole egg
- 80 g Pecorino Romano
- 5 g Black Pepper
- 10 g salt
Steps
- 1
Bring salted water to the boil.
- 2
Cook the spaghetti until al dente.
- 3
Dice and fry the guanciale until crisp.
- 4
Whisk together the eggs and grated pecorino.
- 5
Reserve a cup of pasta water.
- 6
Toss the pasta with the guanciale.
- 7
Remove from the heat.
- 8
Stir through the egg mixture.
- 9
Add pasta water until silky.
- 10
Finish with extra pecorino and black pepper.
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