Ingredients for Authentic And Easy Pasta Carbonara
- 1 lb Angel Hair Pasta
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan Cheese
- 2 large eggs and 2 large egg yolks
- 4 ounces lean bacon
- Salt to taste
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¾ cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- 1 cup reserved pasta cooking water
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How to Make Authentic And Easy Pasta Carbonara
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package directions until al dente.
- While the pasta is cooking, dice the guanciale and cook it in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove the guanciale from the skillet, leaving the rendered fat in the pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, Pecorino Romano cheese, and a generous amount of freshly ground black pepper.
- Reserve about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining the pasta.
- Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the guanciale fat. Toss to coat.
- Quickly pour the egg mixture over the pasta and toss constantly to create a creamy sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
- Stir in the crispy guanciale.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
57 g
Sugar
14g
Fat
97g
Carbs
29g
