Spaghetti alla Carbonara
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Cooking:
5 min.
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Servings per container:
4
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Ingredients for - Spaghetti alla Carbonara

1. Olive oil - 2 teaspoons
2. Guanciale (cured pork cheek), diced - 1 pound
3. Spaghetti - 1 (16 ounce) package
4. Eggs - 3 large
5. Grated Pecorino Romano cheese, divided - 10 tablespoons
6. Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste - 10 tablespoons

How to cook deliciously - Spaghetti alla Carbonara

1. Stage

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add guanciale (see Cook's Note). Cook, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and crispy, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and drain on paper towels. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

2. Stage

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 9 minutes. Drain and return to the pot. Let cool, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

3. Stage

Whisk eggs, 1/2 of the Pecorino Romano cheese, and some black pepper in a bowl until smooth and creamy. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

4. Stage

Pour egg mixture over pasta, stirring quickly, until creamy and slightly cooled. Stir in guanciale. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

5. Stage

Top with remaining Pecorino Romano cheese and more black pepper. DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS