Authentic Spaghetti alla Carbonara
Main flavors
Authentic Spaghetti alla Carbonara
Spaghetti or Rigatoni
Kosher salt for pasta water
Guanciale
Large egg yolks
Whole eggs
Pecorino Romano (finely grated)
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Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to boil.
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In a bowl, whisk egg yolks, whole eggs, most of the Pecorino, and black pepper. 2 min
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Cook pasta until 1 minute shy of al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.
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Remove pan from heat. Add drained pasta to the guanciale and toss.
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Serve immediately with remaining Pecorino and lots of black pepper.
Nutrition
650 calories per serving
0 g protein
0 g carbs
0 g fat
The finished dish
Authentic Spaghetti alla Carbonara
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Authentic Spaghetti alla Carbonara
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