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Carbonara

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Prep Time5 min
Cook Time25 min
Servings4
DifficultyMedium

James Anderson11/03/20251 min readUpdated 3 weeks ago

Carbonara
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

This dish is a deli bacon-egg-and-cheese-on-a-roll that has been pasta-fied, fancified, fetishized and turned into an Italian tradition that, like many inviolate Italian traditions, is actually far less old than the Mayflower. Because America may have contributed to its creation, carbonara is Exhibit A in the back-and-forth between Italy and the United States when it comes to food. Remember: the main goal is creaminess.

Ingredients

  • 1Salt
  • 2large eggs and 2 large yolks, room temperature
  • 1 ounce(about 1/3 packed cup) grated pecorino Romano, plus additional for serving
  • 1 ounce(about 1/3 packed cup) grated Parmesan
  • 1Coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoonolive oil
  • 4 ouncesof slab guanciale (see recipe), pancetta or bacon, sliced into pieces about 1/4 inch thick by 1/3 inch square
  • 12 ouncesspaghetti (about 3/4 box)

Directions

  1. Place a large pot of lightly salted water (no more than 1 tablespoon salt) over high heat, and bring to a boil. Fill a large bowl with hot water for serving, and set aside.

  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, yolks and pecorino and Parmesan. Season with a pinch of salt and generous black pepper.

  3. Set the water to boil. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add the pork, and sauté until the fat just renders, on the edge of crispness but not hard. Remove from heat and set aside.

  4. Add pasta to the water and boil until a bit firmer than al dente. Just before pasta is ready, reheat guanciale in skillet, if needed. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain pasta and add to the skillet over low heat. Stir for a minute or so.

  5. Empty serving bowl of hot water. Dry it and add hot pasta mixture. Stir in cheese mixture, adding some reserved pasta water if needed for creaminess. Serve immediately, dressing it with a bit of additional grated pecorino and pepper.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories
250
Fat
Carbs
Protein
Fiber
Sugar
Sodium
Cholesterol

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