Spaghetti Alla Carbonara Tradizionali

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This carbonara recipe comes from an Italian, unlike a lot of recipes out there for spaghetti alla carbonara. It's very true to what you'd find in Italy — no cream, just eggs, and Pecorino Romano cheese is used, not Parmesan.

Submitted by Andry008
Updated on February 5, 2025
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 (14 ounce) package spaghetti

  • 5 ounces guanciale (cured pork cheek), cut into small cubes

  • 3 egg yolks

  • 1 large egg

  • ¾ cup grated Pecorino-Romano cheese, plus more to serve

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in spaghetti and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Reserve a little pasta water, then drain.

  2. Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium heat; add guanciale, cook and stir until crisp, 5 to 10 minutes.

  3. Whisk egg yolks and whole egg together in a bowl; whisk in ¾ cup Pecorino-Romano cheese, salt, and pepper until combined.

  4. Stir in guanciale. Add spaghetti; toss until evenly coated. Season to taste with extra cheese, salt, and pepper; serve.

Cook’s Note

If the egg mixture becomes too thick, add a little pasta cooking water to dilute the sauce (without scrambling the mixture).

90 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

488 Calories
11g Fat
75g Carbs
21g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 488
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 3g 17%
Cholesterol 213mg 71%
Sodium 334mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 75g 27%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 21g 41%
Calcium 45mg 3%
Iron 4mg 22%
Potassium 317mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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