Chef John's Classic Spaghetti alla Carbonara
Ingredients List
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4 ounces guanciale, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
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2 eggs
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3 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
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3 tablespoons grated Pecorino Romano cheese
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
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6 ounces spaghetti
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1 cup reserved pasta water
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3 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
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3 tablespoons grated Pecorino Romano cheese
Instructions
In a Dutch oven, cook guanciale with olive oil and 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper over medium-low heat until it becomes nearly crispy, about 5 minutes. Then, reduce the heat to low.
In a bowl, whisk together eggs, 3 tablespoons of Parmigiano-Reggiano, 3 tablespoons of Pecorino Romano, and 1 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper. Set aside.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 10 to 12 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
Add the reserved pasta water and drained spaghetti to the bacon and pepper mixture. Stir well to combine.
Gradually pour the egg mixture into the pasta, stirring continuously for 1 to 2 minutes until the eggs thicken into a creamy sauce. Remove from heat.
Mix in the remaining 3 tablespoons of Parmigiano-Reggiano and 3 tablespoons of Pecorino Romano into the pasta, then serve immediately.
Cooking Tip
Feel free to swap guanciale with pancetta, or if you're in a rush, bacon works just as well.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
| 688 | Calories |
| 30g | Fat |
| 66g | Carbs |
| 36g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 2 | |
| Calories 688 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 30g | 39% |
| Saturated Fat 11g | 57% |
| Cholesterol 220mg | 73% |
| Sodium 984mg | 43% |
| Total Carbohydrate 66g | 24% |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 11% |
| Total Sugars 3g | |
| Protein 36g | 73% |
| Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
| Calcium 460mg | 35% |
| Iron 5mg | 27% |
| Potassium 414mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
Evaluation :
5/5