Authentic Spaghetti Carbonara
Authentic Spaghetti Carbonara is a classic Italian dish made with pasta, eggs, cheese, and pancetta, creating a creamy, savory sauce without the use of cream. Quick and easy to prepare, it’s a delicious comfort food perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 400 g Spaghetti Traditional carbonara calls for spaghetti, but you can substitute with other pasta shapes like bucatini or rigatoni if preferred.
- 150 g Pancetta or Guanciale Guanciale, which is cured pork cheek, is more traditional and offers a deeper flavor. Pancetta, an Italian-style bacon, is easier to find and works beautifully as well.
- 2 Eggs Fresh eggs are essential to achieve that creamy, silky sauce.
- 50 g Pecorino Romano Cheese Sharp and salty, this cheese adds depth to the carbonara’s flavor.
- 50 g Parmesan Cheese While Pecorino Romano is the star, a little parmesan adds an extra layer of umami.
- 2 Garlic Cloves (Optional) For a hint of garlic flavor, but this is not traditional in classic Roman carbonara.
- Freshly Ground Black Peppe A generous amount of black pepper is key to balancing the richness of the dish.
- Salt to Taste Keep in mind that both the cheese and pancetta are salty, so taste before adding more salt.