Spaghetti Carbonara
Ingredients
- 400 gspaghetti
- 200 gguanciale (or pancetta, cut into small strips)
- 4eggs (large)
- 100 gPecorino Romano (finely grated)
- 0black pepper (freshly ground)
- 0salt (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
- bowl
- whisk
- large pot
- colander or strainer
- pan
- wooden spoon or pasta tongs
Helpful
- measuring cupoptional
- serving bowlsoptional
- grateroptional
Beverage pairings
Wine
Vermentino
Dry White
Crisp acidity cuts through richness of eggs and guanciale; bright citrus complements black pepper
Pinot Grigio (Australian)
Dry White
Light, mineral profile refreshes the palate between bites of creamy pasta
Barbera
Light Red
Moderate tannins and high acidity work with salty guanciale and Pecorino
Beer
Coopers Pale Ale
Pale Ale
Balanced maltiness and moderate hop bitterness complement pork fat and creamy sauce
Young Henrys Newtowner
Pilsner
Crisp, clean finish cuts through richness; Australian craft alternative
Non-alcoholic
Still or Sparkling Water
Cleanses palate between bites; sparkling water's carbonation lightens the dish's richness
Lemon or Lime Spritzer
Citrus acidity mirrors wine pairings and complements black pepper and Pecorino
Ingredients
- 400gspaghetti
- 200gguanciale(or pancetta, cut into small strips)
- 4eggs(large)
- 100gPecorino Romano(finely grated)
- —black pepper(freshly ground)
- —salt(for pasta water)