Spaghetti Alla Carbonara Tradizionali

This carbonara recipe uses guanciale, eggs, and Pecorino cheese to make an authentic spaghetti alla carbonara, just like an Italian would make it!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 488 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 3 egg yolks
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 (14 ounce) package spaghetti
• 5 ounces guanciale (cured pork cheek), cut into small cubes
• 0.75 cup grated Pecorino-Romano cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in spaghetti and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Reserve a little pasta water, then drain.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium heat; add guanciale, cook and stir until crisp, 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 3

Whisk egg yolks and whole egg together in a bowl; whisk in ¾ cup Pecorino-Romano cheese, salt, and pepper until combined.

Step 4

Stir in guanciale. Add spaghetti; toss until evenly coated. Season to taste with extra cheese, salt, and pepper; serve.