Spaghetti Carbonara
Ingredients
- 400 gspaghetti
- 200 gguanciale (or pancetta, cut into small strips)
- 4eggs (large)
- 100 gPecorino Romano (finely grated)
- Black pepper (freshly ground)
- Salt (for pasta water)
Instructions
In a bowl, whisk together eggs, grated Pecorino, and plenty of black pepper. Set aside at room temperature.
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook spaghetti until al dente (about 1 minute less than package directions). Reserve 250ml pasta water before draining.
While pasta cooks, add guanciale to a cold pan, then turn heat to medium. Cook 5-7 minutes until fat renders and meat is crispy. Remove from heat.
Add drained pasta directly to the guanciale pan (off heat). Toss to coat with the fat. Add 100ml pasta water and toss vigorously.
Pour egg mixture over pasta, tossing constantly and quickly. The residual heat cooks the eggs into a creamy sauce (not scrambled eggs!). Add more pasta water if needed for a silky consistency.
Serve immediately with extra Pecorino and black pepper.
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Essential
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- large pot
- colander
- pan
Helpful
- measuring cupsoptional
- tongs or pasta forkoptional
- serving platesoptional
Beverage pairings
Wine
Vermentino
Dry White
Crisp acidity cuts through the richness of guanciale and egg yolk, with minerality complementing Pecorino Romano
Pinot Grigio
Dry White
Light-bodied with fresh citrus notes that balance the creamy, salty sauce without overwhelming delicate egg flavours
Albariño
Dry White
Vibrant acidity and slight salinity enhance the dish's richness while cleansing the palate between bites
Beer
Coopers Pale Ale
English-style Pale Ale
Medium body with balanced bitterness cuts through richness of guanciale fat and creamy sauce
Stone & Wood Pacific Ale
Pale Ale
Tropical hop character and dry finish complement the salty, savory umami of the dish
Non-alcoholic
Sparkling Water with Lemon
Effervescence and acidity cleanse the palate between forkfuls without interfering with delicate flavours
Iced Italian Herbal Tea
Chilled herbal infusion provides refreshment while complementing the Italian culinary tradition
Ingredients
- 400gspaghetti
- 200gguanciale(or pancetta, cut into small strips)
- 4eggs(large)
- 100gPecorino Romano(finely grated)
- —black pepper(freshly ground)
- —salt(for pasta water)