Craving something cozy, delectable, and uncomplicated for dinner tonight? Look no further, because we’ve got you covered with an authentic Italian recipe – Spaghetti Carbonara! It’s easy, needs minimal ingredients, and tastes heavenly.
Ingredients:
1. 200 grams of Spaghetti
2. 150 grams of pancetta or guanciale (Italian pork cheek)
3. 3 large eggs at room temperature
4. 2 egg yolks at room temperature
5. 75 grams of Pecorino Romano cheese, grated
6. 75 grams of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, grated
7. Freshly ground black pepper and salt
8. A splash of olive oil
Instructions:
1. Boil the spaghetti in a large pot of salted water until it is al dente. While the spaghetti is boiling, you can start preparing the carbonara sauce.
2. In a large, deep frying pan, add a drizzle of olive oil and fry the pancetta on medium heat until it’s crispy. Once done, remove the pan from the heat.
3. In a bowl, mix the eggs, egg yolks, Pecorino Romano cheese, and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. Season it with a generous amount of black pepper.
4. Drain the cooked spaghetti while reserving 1 cup of the pasta water.
5. Add the cooked spaghetti to the pan with pancetta. Quickly toss it all together.
6. Cool the mixture for about 2 minute (to ensure that the eggs don’t scramble) before adding the egg and cheese mixture, stirring quickly until glossy and creamy.
7. If needed, loosen the pasta with the reserved pasta water.
8. Adjust salt and add more pepper if required.
9. Your delicious Spaghetti Carbonara is ready to serve! Garnish with extra cheese if you want and serve immediately.
This is a perfect dish for one of those lazy days where you want something flavorsome but simple! Enjoy your Italian cooking adventure and always remember that good food is all about the love you put into making it.
Buon appetito!
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