Pasta Carbonara

Name: Pasta Carbonara
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 oz guanciale or 4 slices bacon, chopped; 1 large egg, plus 5 large egg yolks; 1.5 oz Parmesan, (about 1/3 cup), grated; 1.5 oz Pecorino, (about 1/3 cup), grated; Kosher salt black pepper, freshly grated; 12 oz spaghetti

This comfort food classic is ideal for date nights or family dinners!

Brooke1999

Prep15 min

Total15 min

Servings4

Difficultyeasy

ItalianMediterraneanDinner / Supper

Ingredients

4 ozguanciale or 4 slices bacon, chopped
1 largeegg, plus 5 large egg yolks
1.5 ozParmesan, (about 1/3 cup), grated
1.5 ozPecorino, (about 1/3 cup), grated
Kosher salt black pepper, freshly grated
12 ozspaghetti

Instructions

1
Cook guanciale or bacon in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until brown and crisp, 10 to 12 minutes. Reserve 2 tablespoons fat; drain bacon on a paper towel-lined plate. Whisk together eggs in a bowl. Add Parmesan, Pecorino, bacon fat, and bacon and stir to combine. Season generously with pepper.
2
Bring a large of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup water; drain. Very slowly stir in 1/4 cup water to egg mixture. Add pasta and stir to combine. Thin with additional pasta water if needed. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.