Spaghetti CarbonaraIngredients:
1 pound spaghetti 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese 4 large eggs 1/4 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup finely chopped pancetta or bacon Freshly ground black pepper, to tasteInstructions:
1.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions until al dente.
2.
While the spaghetti cooks, whisk the Parmesan, Pecorino Romano, eggs, and heavy cream together in a large bowl.
Season with pepper.
3.
In a large skillet, cook the pancetta or bacon over medium heat until crispy.
Remove the pancetta from the skillet and reserve.
4.
Drain the spaghetti and add it to the skillet with the pancetta fat.
Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
5.
Remove the skillet from the heat.
Gradually pour the egg mixture over the spaghetti, stirring constantly.
The heat from the spaghetti will cook the eggs and create a creamy sauce.
6.
Return the skillet to low heat if necessary to finish cooking the eggs.
7.
Stir in the crispy pancetta.
8.
Serve immediately, topped with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Tips:
For a richer flavor, use guanciale instead of pancetta or bacon.
Guanciale is a cured pork cheek that has a more intense flavor.
If you don’t have heavy cream, you can use milk instead.
However, the sauce will be slightly thinner.
If the sauce becomes too thick, add a little bit of pasta water to thin it out.
Serve with a side of crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

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