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Guanciale Carbonara
Authentic Roman carbonara for 2 with auto-scaled ingredient ratios.
Prep 10minCook 15min2 servings
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Instructions
- 1
Cook spaghetti in salted water and reserve 1 cup pasta water.
- 2
Render guanciale over medium heat until crisp and fat is released.
- 3
Whisk yolks, pecorino, and pepper into a thick paste.
- 4
Add pasta to the pan and coat it with rendered fat.
- 5
Off heat, add egg mixture and toss quickly, adjusting with pasta water.
- 6
Serve with extra pepper and pecorino on top.
Tips
Turn off heat before adding eggs to avoid scrambling.
Salt at the end since guanciale and cheese are already salty.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
760
kcal
Protein
30
g
Carbs
58
g
Fat
44
g
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