spaghetti alla carbonara

Name: Spaghetti alla Carbonara
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 ounce(s) (1/2 lb.) spaghetti, uncooked; coarse sea salt, for water; 1 1/4 cup(s) pancetta, cubed (substitute guanciale); 2 teaspoon(s) freshly ground black pepper or to taste, divided (i always use mixed peppercorns); 3 large free-run egg yolks, room temperature; 1/3 cup(s) 35% heavy cream; 1 cup(s) grated grana padano cheese (substitute parmigiano-reggiano cheese), divided; 3 large cloves garlic, pressed; 1/4 cup(s) dry white wine; 2 tablespoon(s) fresh parsley, chopped

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Francine Lizotte

Surrey South, BC

Updated on Oct 22, 2020

Creamy, smokey and delicious, this unctuous dish is not only satisfying but takes less than 30 minutes.

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A bowl of spaghetti pasta with some cooked pancetta.

prep time 10 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Stove Top

yield 2 servings

Ingredients

8 ounces (1/2 lb.) spaghetti, uncooked
coarse sea salt, for water
1 1/4 cups pancetta, cubed (substitute guanciale)
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper or to taste, divided (i always use mixed peppercorns)
3 large free-run egg yolks, room temperature
1/3 cup 35% heavy cream
1 cup grated grana padano cheese (substitute parmigiano-reggiano cheese), divided
3 large cloves garlic, pressed
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

How To Make spaghetti alla carbonara

Step 1

In a large pot of boiling salted water, add pasta and cook according to directions.

Step 2

Meanwhile, in a large saucepan over medium heat, add pancetta and season with freshly ground black pepper; cook until almost crisp, about 8 to 9 minutes.
Step 3

While the pork is cooking, make the sauce. In a mixing bowl, add egg yolks, heavy cream and 1/3 cup cheese; whisk until well combined and set aside.
Step 4

When pancetta is done, reduce heat to low and add garlic; sauté for 1 minute. Add white wine, and cook until the liquid is reduced by half, about 5 to 6 minutes.
Step 5

Add cooked & drained pasta to pancetta; toss until well mixed. Give a quick whisk to the sauce and pour it over the pasta mixture; quickly toss until well combined otherwise it may curdle. Add the remaining cheese and parsley; toss until incorporated.
Step 6

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