Carbonara: Creamy Recipe with Crispy Guanciale
Roman cuisine has a clear, solid, and easily recognizable identity. It is based on important ingredients, typical of the region and well-known in Italy and around the world. When preparing a Roman dish, it is essential to honor tradition and respect the origins of the recipes, and one of these is undoubtedly the queen of all Roman pasta dishes, carbonara.
It is a beloved dish for its main characteristics: creaminess in contrast with crispiness, the use of simple and popular ingredients, fresh eggs, Pecorino Romano cheese, black pepper, guanciale, and, of course, pasta, preferably spaghetti or rigatoni.
Follow Chef Vincenzo to create an authentic Roman carbonara!
Ingredients for Carbonara:
Recipe for 5 people:
500 grams of spaghetti
6 egg yolks
300 grams of guanciale
120 grams of Pecorino Romano cheese
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Procedure for preparing Carbonara spaghetti:
- Prepare the Ingredients: Bring the egg yolks to room temperature. Cut the guanciale into small cubes. Grate the Pecorino Romano cheese.
- Cook the Spaghetti: Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks and mix in the grated Pecorino Romano cheese. Add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook the Guanciale: In a pan over medium heat, cook the guanciale until it becomes crispy and golden brown.
- Combine the Ingredients: Once the spaghetti is cooked, drain it and save a small amount of the cooking water. Add the drained spaghetti to the pan with the crispy guanciale and mix well.
- Add the Sauce: Pour the egg and Pecorino mixture over the spaghetti and quickly toss to coat the pasta evenly. The heat from the pasta will cook the eggs and create a creamy sauce. If needed, add a bit of the reserved cooking water to achieve the desired consistency.
- Adjust Seasoning: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Be cautious with the salt, as the guanciale and Pecorino are already salty.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the carbonara immediately, garnishing with additional Pecorino and pepper if desired. Enjoy your delicious Carbonara spaghetti!
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