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Spaghetti Carbonara

25 minServes 2Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

2 people
  • spaghettiGrains200 g
  • guanciale (cut into strips)Meat100 g
  • egg yolksDairy3 pieces
  • eggDairy1 piece
  • Pecorino Romano (finely grated)Dairy60 g
  • black pepper (freshly ground)Spices2 g
  • salt (for the pasta water)Spices10 g

per serving

Nutrition

685kcal

Carbs
74 g
Proteins
28 g
Fat
31 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Frying pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Grater
  • Tongs

step by step

Method

  1. Boil the pasta

    • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
    • Cook the spaghetti until al dente.
    Step 1
  2. Crisp the guanciale

    • Place the guanciale strips in a cold pan and set over medium heat.
    • Render until golden and crispy, then remove from the heat.
    Step 2
  3. Make the egg mixture

    • Whisk the egg yolks and the whole egg with the grated Pecorino and plenty of black pepper until a thick cream forms.
    Step 3
  4. Combine off the heat

    • Transfer the drained spaghetti to the pan with the guanciale and toss.
    • Off the heat, pour in the egg mixture and toss quickly, loosening with a little pasta water until creamy.
    Step 4
  5. Serve

    • Plate immediately and finish with more Pecorino and black pepper.
    Step 5