Name: Traditional Barilla Spaghetti pasta Alla Carbonara
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1/3 box Barilla Spaghettini pasta; 2 Egg yolks; To taste black pepper; 3/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese; 1/2 cup guanciale, or your choice of cured meat

Traditional Barilla Spaghetti pasta Alla Carbonara

15 minutes

Quick and Easy Recipes Black Pepper Cheese Classic Blue Box Long

Forever a classic, you can’t beat this 5-ingredient, traditional Italian recipe of Spaghetti Pasta Alla Carbonara—made with egg, pecorino romano cheese, cured guanciale and freshly ground black pepper. Combine these ingredients with al dente Barilla Spaghetti pasta for a perfect base to hold the creamy sauce. The best part is? This recipe is so quick and easy, you can enjoy it in just 15 minutes!

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Ingredients

2 servings

1/3 boxBarilla Spaghettini pasta

2Egg yolks

To tasteblack pepper

3/4 cupgrated Pecorino Romano cheese

1/2 cupguanciale, or your choice of cured meat

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

Cook Barilla Spaghetti pasta in a large amount of salted boiling water.

Step 2

In the meantime, separate egg whites from the yolks.

Step 3

In a mixing bowl, add egg yolks and 1/2 cup of the grated pecorino romano cheese and a handful of black pepper. Add some of the pasta water to the mix and whisk until smooth.

Step 4

In a non-stick pan, cook the guanciale cubes until they develop colour without adding any oil.

Step 5

Drain the Barilla Spaghetti pasta when at al dente. Set some of the pasta water aside to add flavour to the guanciale.

Step 6

Toss the guanciale in the egg and cheese mixture. Mix well, and add some of the pasta water if mixture needs to be thickened.

Step 7

Add Barilla Spaghetti pasta to mixture, coat well and serve immediately.

Spaghettini

Spaghettini originates from Southern Italy and boasts thinner strands than traditional Spaghetti. Its delicate texture makes it ideal for light sauces and quick-cooking dishes, offering a simple yet satisfying option for pasta lovers.

Shape

Long

Cook time

5 minutes

Pack size

8.07681E+12

Range

Classic Blue Box

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