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

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Total Time:
25 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Yield:
4 servings
Level:
Easy
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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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  • on June 26, 2012

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    Yum! Local farm eggs a must.

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  • on February 16, 2012

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    This is our go-to quick dinner when we're feeling a little indulgent. We've used bacon & pancetta both with great results. Lighten it up a bit with a whole wheat/grain pasta when you want something fast and delicious. This recipe is in the favorites arsenal. Get the freshest/best quality eggs that you can in your store and don't worry about the raw factor...you will love it!

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  • on January 05, 2012

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    Finally a new recipe that my teenage son will eat! First had this in Rome right before Christmas, made this recipe at home for New Year's Eve. It was easy and simply as good as the stuff we had in Rome! A new recipe for everyday. (Will use a little more pasta water next time. Thank you Mario...a fan.

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