Creamy Spaghetti Carbonara
Ingredients
for 2 people:
200 gr (a little less than 1/2 pound) dried spaghetti
50 gr (2 oz) guanciale, diced or sliced in small strips - pancetta in alternative
1 egg + 2 yolks
50 gr (1/2 cup) pecorino romano, grated
1 tsbp coarse salt (for the cooking water)
Freshly ground black pepper
Preparation
1
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil.
2
Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente.
3
Reserve some cooking water and then drain it.
4
While pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium heat.
5
Add guanciale and sauté for around 3 minutes.Turn off the heat.
6
In a bowl, beat the egg and the yolks with pecorino and a drizzle of pepper and stir.
7
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with guanciale and toss for a minute or so over medium heat.
8
Season with some fresh ground black pepper and immediately serve in warm plates/bowls.
9
Transfer into the bowl with the eggs/pecorino mixture, stirring until the egg sauce thickens.
10
Add some cooking water if the sauce is too thick or pecorino if it’s too liquid.
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About
This is the recipe of the real Italian spaghetti alla carbonara. It requires just four ingredients - pecorino, guanciale or pancetta, spaghetti, eggs and a sprinkle of black pepper.
In 15 minutes you' ll enjoy one of the easiest and delicious classic italian dishes!
Other Names:
Pasta Carbonara
Added:
Thursday, March 30, 2017 - 1:43pm
