Traditional Carbonara

Name: Traditional Carbonara
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 320g (11,3 oz) Barilla® Spaghetti No. 5; 150 g Guanciale (cured unsmoked pork jowl) or pancetta; 4 Large egg yolks; 100 g Pecorino Romano cheese, grated; To taste Black pepper; To taste Salt

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Traditional Carbonara

15 minutes

Classic Blue Box Long Pasta

Are you in search of the perfect traditional Italian carbonara recipe? Look no further! With our 6 simple steps, you can prepare a delicious and authentic carbonara pasta dish that's sure to satisfy your cravings. Made with classic ingredients like guanciale or pancetta, eggs, and pecorino romano cheese, this recipe stays true to the traditional flavors of Italy. Impress your friends and family with your culinary skills and indulge in the ultimate comfort food. So why wait? Discover the recipe for the perfect carbonara today!

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Ingredients

4 servings

320g (11,3 oz)Barilla^® Spaghetti No. 5

150 gGuanciale (cured unsmoked pork jowl) or pancetta

4Large egg yolks

100 gPecorino Romano cheese, grated

To tasteBlack pepper

To tasteSalt

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

Here are six easy steps to cook a delicious carbonara pasta:

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, whisk egg yolks with 2/3 of the grated Pecorino cheese and a dash of pepper to taste.

Step 3

Slice the guanciale into 2mm pieces. Add them to a large skillet over medium heat, then cook until the fat has melted and fry lightly.

Step 4

Cook Spaghetti "al dente" in boiling salted water and drain them. Don’t forget to set aside a little bit of cooking water.

Step 5

Combine the pasta al dente with the guanciale in the skillet and mix.

Step 6

Turn off the heat then add the egg mixture alongside the cooking water. Stir for as little as 30 seconds.

Step 7

Sprinkle the remaining 1/3 grated Pecorino cheese on top. Serve to your guests this delicious traditional Italian carbonara!

Tip

In conclusion, pasta carbonara is a classic Italian dish that is prepared with simple ingredients but offers incredible flavour. The creaminess of the sauce made from the combination of eggs and cheese, together with the flavour of the guanciale or bacon, blend perfectly with the pasta to create an unforgettable culinary experience. Its simplicity makes carbonara a quick and easy dish to prepare, but it is important to use high-quality ingredients to achieve a perfect result. Once you try carbonara, it is sure to become one of your favourite recipes!

Spaghetti N°5

Since 1877 Barilla produces semolina pasta with the utmost attention to quality. Indeed, today as then, Barilla selects the best hard grains and carefully monitors all the stages of processing. Because it is only thanks to this care that a pasta is created with the ideal consistency, which best holds the baking and guarantees excellent results in all kinds of preparation.

Shape

Sèaghetti

Cook time

10 minutes

Pack size

500g

Range

Classic Blue Box

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Spaghetti N°5

Shape

Sèaghetti

Cook time

10 minutes

Pack size

500g

Range

Classic Blue Box

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Traditional Carbonara

Traditional Carbonara

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