Authentic Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe
This Authentic Spaghetti Carbonara recipe is a classic Italian dish that is creamy, savory, and satisfying. With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful pasta dish that is sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
For the pasta:
- 3 cups cooked spaghetti (about 600 grams cooked or 300 grams dry)
For the sauce:
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 cup pecorino, freshly grated
- ½–1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 2–3 tablespoons olive oil
- ½–¾ cup guanciale, sliced into thin strips
- 2–3 tablespoons pecorino, freshly grated
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil water in a large pot, add salt and spaghetti. Cook until slightly more than al dente.
- Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, beat egg yolks, add pecorino and pepper. Add hot pasta water and mix well.
- Cook the guanciale: In a pan, cook guanciale in olive oil until desired crispiness. Remove to a plate, leaving the fat in the pan.
- Combine: Add pasta and hot pasta water to the pan. Remove from heat, add egg mixture, and toss until creamy. Add guanciale, mix gently. Serve topped with pecorino and black pepper.
Notes
- Make sure to work quickly when combining the sauce with the pasta to achieve a creamy texture.
- Adjust the amount of black pepper to suit your taste preference.
- For a vegetarian version, you can substitute the guanciale with mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes for a different flavor profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Spaghetti Carbonara, Italian Pasta Recipe, Carbonara Sauce, Pasta Carbonara
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