Chef Lorenzo's Barilla® Spaghetti alla Carbonara
Chef Lorenzo's Barilla® Spaghetti alla Carbonara
23 minutes total / Calories 301
- Classic Blue Box
- Dairy/Cream
- Easy
- Gatherings
- Long
- Under 30 Minutes
- Under 5 Ingredients
- Weekend
- Weeknight
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Spaghetti alla Carbonara Recipe
Indulge yourself with a Spaghetti Carbonara recipe! Carbonara is an Italian pasta dish made with egg, Pecorino Romano cheese, guanciale or pancetta, and freshly ground black pepper. Combine these ingredients with al dente spaghetti for a perfect base to hold the creamy texture.
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Ingredients
Serves 8
| 1 | Box Barilla® Spaghetti |
| 6 | Ounces guanciale (cured unsmoked pork jowl) or pancetta |
| 5 | Egg yolks |
| 1 | Cup Pecorino Romano cheese, grated |
| 2 | Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
| To taste | Salt and black pepper |
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
In a bowl, beat egg yolks with a pinch of salt and 1/3 of the grated cheese.
Step 2
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
Step 3
Add guanciale, cut into strips, and sauté for a few minutes until lightly browned.
Step 4
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions.
Step 5
Drain, reserving some of the cooking water, transfer to the pan with the guanciale and mix well.
Step 6
Remove pan from heat, add beaten egg yolks with a few tablespoons of pasta cooking water and mix for about 30 seconds.
Step 7
Add the remaining cheese and mix well.
Step 8
Serve immediately, garnished with a generous pinch of freshly ground black pepper.
Spaghetti
It takes only 9 minutes to say your feelings to your beloved ones. A simple sign of love told with the most famous pasta shape in the world.
Spaghetti is the most popular shape in Italy. The name comes from the Italian word spaghi, which means "lengths of cord." Spaghetti originates from the south of Italy and is commonly used with tomato sauces, fresh vegetables, or fish.
Barilla® Spaghetti is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position.
- Shape Spaghetti
- Cook time 9–10 mins
- Range Classic Blue Box