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This classic Italian dish features spaghetti tossed with a creamy sauce made from eggs, cheese, and guanciale. It's a simple yet indulgent meal perfect for any occasion.
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Ingredients:
- 40 g grated Parmesan cheese
- 30 g pecorino cheese
- 150 g guanciale, cubed
- 15 g extra virgin olive oil
- 3 eggs
- salt
- black pepper, ground
- spaghetti
Instructions:
- Prepare the cheese: Grate 40 g of Parmesan cheese and optionally 30 g of pecorino cheese and set aside.
- Prepare the guanciale: Dice 150 g of guanciale into cubes.
- Sauté the guanciale: Add the cubed guanciale and 15 g of extra virgin olive oil to the cooking pot.
- Cook the guanciale: Cook for 6 minutes at 120°C, speed 1.
- Prepare the egg mixture: In a bowl, whisk together 3 eggs, the grated Parmesan cheese, a pinch of salt, and ground black pepper.
- Cook the pasta: In a large pot, bring abundant salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti until al dente.
- Combine pasta and guanciale: Add the cooked spaghetti to the bowl containing the guanciale.
- Add the egg mixture: Pour the egg and cheese mixture over the spaghetti and guanciale.
- Emulsify the sauce: Mix everything together thoroughly to coat the spaghetti with the creamy sauce.
- Season: Add freshly ground black pepper and more grated Parmesan cheese to taste.
- Serve: The finished Carbonara is shown in a bowl, ready to be served.