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Spaghetti Carbonara
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Spaghetti Carbonara

The Roman classic of guanciale, eggs, pecorino, and black pepper, emulsified into a glossy, peppery sauce.

Time
25 min
Serves
4
Level
Medium
Rating
4.9
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Method

  1. Render the guanciale in a dry pan until crisp; reserve the fat.
  2. Whisk eggs, pecorino, parmigiano, and black pepper in a bowl.
  3. Boil spaghetti in salted water until al dente, reserving 1 cup pasta water.
  4. Off heat, toss pasta with guanciale, then with the egg mixture and a splash of pasta water until creamy.
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