Italy • Pasta

Spaghetti Carbonara

Roman-style pasta with guanciale, pecorino and a silky egg sauce.

Savory
Prep15 min
Cook15 min
Servings4
Spaghetti Carbonara
Category illustration (not this exact prepared recipe). Julien Seguinot from Lille, France · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons; full source/license: /credits

Method

  1. 01

    Step 1

    Whisk the eggs, yolks, pecorino and pepper in a heatproof bowl.

  2. 02

    Step 2

    Cook the guanciale over medium heat for 7–9 minutes until golden; turn off the heat.

  3. 03

    Step 3

    Boil spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Reserve 300 ml cooking water before draining.

  4. 04

    Step 4

    Toss pasta with guanciale, then add to the egg bowl. Stir vigorously over a pan of gently steaming water, adding cooking water a spoonful at a time until glossy; do not scramble.

  5. 05

    Step 5

    Serve immediately. Pasteurized eggs reduce the risk associated with the lightly cooked sauce.

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Nutrition

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Editorial recipe. Preparation may vary by region; not independently kitchen-tested.

Source: BestFoodBook original editorial recipe; not kitchen-tested