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Easy Carbonara

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This Easy Carbonara is the ultimate comfort food that delivers a rich, creamy, and deliciously authentic pasta dish in just 20 minutes. Made without cream, it features eggs, Pecorino Romano cheese, and crispy guanciale, resulting in a velvety, restaurant-quality pasta.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

For the Carbonara:

14 ounces spaghetti

5 ounces guanciale (diced)

3 large eggs

1 cup Pecorino Romano cheese (freshly grated)

Ground black pepper (freshly ground, to taste)

Salt (for pasta water)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti until al dente, typically 1 minute less than the package instructions.
  2. While the pasta cooks, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced guanciale and cook for 5-7 minutes, until crispy and golden.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, Pecorino Romano, and freshly ground black pepper.
  4. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
  5. Add the hot pasta to the skillet with the guanciale and toss quickly to coat in the rendered fat.
  6. Remove the skillet from the heat. Pour the egg and cheese mixture over the pasta, tossing quickly. The residual heat will cook the eggs, creating a creamy sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a bit of the reserved pasta water to loosen it up.
  7. Serve immediately with additional Pecorino Romano and freshly ground black pepper.

Notes

  • For a vegan version, substitute eggs and Pecorino Romano with a plant-based egg alternative and nutritional yeast.
  • If you prefer a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the egg mixture.
  • For a vegetarian version, replace the guanciale with smoked tempeh or mushrooms.

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