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Carbonara with White Truffle
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Carbonara with White Truffle

30 minServes 2Nutri-Score D€€€
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what you need

Ingredients

2 people
  • spaghettiGrains200 g
  • guanciale (cut into slices then diced)Meat100 g
  • egg yolksDairy3 pieces
  • whole eggDairy1 piece
  • pecorino romano (grated)Dairy60 g
  • parmigiano reggiano (grated)Dairy30 g
  • black pepper (freshly ground)Spices2 g
  • white truffle (cleaned and sliced very thin)Produce15 g
  • salt (for the pasta water)Spices10 g

per serving

Nutrition

730kcal

Carbs
75 g
Proteins
31 g
Fat
34 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Stockpot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Grater
  • Mandoline
  • kitchen brush

step by step

Method

  1. Crisp the guanciale

    • Dice the guanciale into small pieces.
    • Cook it slowly in a pan until crunchy.
    • Remove it from the pan, keeping the rendered fat.
    Step 1
  2. Clean the truffle

    • Remove the dirt with a small knife.
    • Under running water, brush away any trace of sand or dirt.
    • Dry it immediately.
    Step 2
  3. Cook the pasta

    • Boil the spaghetti in salted water until al dente.
    • Drain, keeping the pasta still damp.
    Step 3
  4. Make the egg mixture

    • Separate the egg whites from the yolks, then add a whole egg.
    • Add the pecorino, the parmigiano and the black pepper.
    • Mix well.
    Step 4
  5. Combine off the heat

    • Toss the damp pasta with the egg mixture and the guanciale fat.
    • Stir quickly to create a creamy sauce without scrambling the eggs.
    Step 5
  6. Finish with truffle

    • Add the crispy guanciale.
    • Shave the white truffle very thin over the pasta.
    • Serve immediately.
    Step 6