Spaghetti as the Coalman's Wife Makes It: Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Show: Molto MarioEpisode: Sagnatielle

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Cook Time:
20 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 5 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 20 min
Total:: 25 min

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Ingredients

8 ounces guanciale, may substitute pancetta or good bacon
1 pound dry spaghetti
1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
4 eggs, separated
Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

In a 12 to 14-inch saute pan, render and brown guanciale until crispy and golden. Do not drain fat from pan; set aside.

Bring 6 quarts of water to a boil and add 2 tablespoons salt. Cook spaghetti according to the package directions, until tender yet al dente, reserving the pasta cooking water.

Reheat the guanciale in the pan with the fat and add approximately 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water to the pan. Toss in the cooked pasta and heat, shaking the pan, for 1 minute. Add the grated cheese, egg whites, and black pepper and toss until fully incorporated. Divide the pasta among 4 warmed serving bowls. Make a nest in the center for the egg yolk. Gently drop an egg yolk into each serving, season with more freshly ground black pepper and grate additional cheese over the top. Serve immediately.

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recipe Spaghetti as the Coalman's Wife Makes It: Spaghetti alla Carbonara
Donna Los Gatos, CA 01-08-2009
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Simply Incredible
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was, without a doubt, the BEST carbonara I've ever had or made. The prep and cooking were quick and easy. Although... four of us had no trouble finishing every bite, I think the portions were a little on the large side...this recipe would feed six with no problem. Two days later, and my husband and sons are still raving about it. I'll be making this regularly.Read more
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D Los Angeles, CA 10-22-2008
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Wonderfully Simple
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

We have made this several times. Bacon works just as well and the more cheese the better - so simple and simply wonderful!
recipe Spaghetti as the Coalman's Wife Makes It: Spaghetti alla Carbonara
Emmiee Tallahassee, FL 08-10-2007
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Perfect
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I had been looking for this recipe easily spelled out. So easy and tasty. Thanks Mario.
recipe Spaghetti as the Coalman's Wife Makes It: Spaghetti alla Carbonara
Anonymous 08-09-2007
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Delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was so easy to make, and as someone who come from an Italian family, it tasted very authentic
recipe Spaghetti as the Coalman's Wife Makes It: Spaghetti alla Carbonara
Anonymous 10-13-2006
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spaghetti carbonara
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This dish tasted like I remember from Italy- fabalous
recipe Spaghetti as the Coalman's Wife Makes It: Spaghetti alla Carbonara
beb cheshire, CT 03-19-2006
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CHEFNUTZ
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Execellent Meal