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Spaghetti Carbonara
Classic Roman pasta with eggs, pecorino and guanciale
Duration
25 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Beginner
Category
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Ingredients (7)
- 400g spaghetti
- 200g guanciale or pancetta
- 4 egg yolks
- 100g Pecorino Romano, grated
- 50g Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated
- Fresh black pepper
- Salt for pasta water
Preparation (4)
1
Cook guanciale
Cut guanciale into small strips. Cook in a pan until crispy.
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2
Boil pasta
Boil spaghetti in salted water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
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3
Prepare sauce
Mix egg yolks, grated cheeses, and plenty of black pepper in a bowl.
3 minMixingBowlmixhigh
4
Combine
Toss hot pasta with guanciale fat. Remove from heat, add egg mixture. Toss quickly.
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