Who doesn’t love an authentic Italian pasta recipe? Pasta dishes are the ultimate comfort food, and the traditional Spaghetti Carbonara tops the chart of our best-loved pasta recipes. With its creamy richness and soul-soothing warmth, it is truly the food equivalent of a cozy blanket on a frosty winter night. Here, we’ll guide you on how to stir up your own plate of this Italian staple at home.
Ingredients for 4 servings:
- 200g of spaghetti
- 100g of guanciale (or pancetta if unavailable)
- 4 large egg yolks
- 80g of Pecorino Romano cheese
- Black pepper
- Salt
Instructions:
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Fill a large saucepan with water and bring it to a boil. Add a pinch of salt and the spaghetti. Cook until spaghetti is al dente, usually for about 8-10 minutes. Please remember to keep aside a cup of the pasta water for later.
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Meanwhile, chop the guanciale into small pieces and grill it in a heated pan until it turns crispy. No additional oil is needed as the guanciale fat will melt and it will cook in its own fat.
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In a separate bowl, mix the egg yolks, add cheese, a significant amount of black pepper. Mix until you get a nice paste texture.
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Once the spaghetti is ready, drain it but make sure to RESERVE some pasta water. Add the hot spaghetti to the pan with the guanciale. Toss it well to mix.
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Remove the pan from the heat now (this is crucial, as you don’t want the eggs to scramble). Add a tiny bit of the reserved pasta water to the yolk and cheese mixture. Then add it all into the spaghetti and guanciale pan. Stir quickly until it gets a creamy consistency. If required, add additional pasta water.
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Season it with more black pepper and serve warm with a sprinkle of cheese on top. Enjoy your homemade, comforting spaghetti carbonara!
Remember, the key to perfect Spaghetti Carbonara is the Italian sequence of ‘pasta, guanciale, and egg yolks’. Pecorino Romano cheese brings that sharp, tangy flavor, while the guanciale adds saltiness, creating perfect harmony. If you adhere to this classic formula, you’ll end up with a delicious pasta dish that’s bound to win over any pasta-lovers’ heart.
So, put on your apron, and let’s bring Italy home with this simple yet gratifying Spaghetti Carbonara! Buon Appetito!
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