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Classic Spaghetti Carbonara

The definitive Roman carbonara — creamy without cream, built from guanciale fat and emulsified egg cheese sauce.

Level Medium Prep 15 min Cook 20 min Servings 4 Score 4.8/10
Ready in
35 min

Makes 4 servings

Prep 15m
Cook 20m
Level Medium

About this recipe

The definitive Roman carbonara — creamy without cream, built from guanciale fat and emulsified egg cheese sauce.

Authentic Roman pasta with eggs, Pecorino Romano, guanciale, and black pepper.

Ingredients

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Frying Pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Cheese Grater
  • Colander
  • Tongs

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti until al dente

  2. Cook the beef or turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy.

  3. Whisk together the eggs, grated Pecorino Romano cheese, and black pepper.

  4. Drain the pasta, reserving one cup of pasta water, then toss it with the cooked beef bacon.

  5. Remove the pan from heat. Add the egg mixture while tossing continuously. Add reserved pasta water gradually until the sauce becomes creamy.

  6. Serve immediately with extra Pecorino Romano cheese and freshly cracked black pepper.

Nutrition

Calories 610
Protein 28gg
Carbs 55gg
Fat 30gg
Fiber 3gg
Sugar 2gg
Sodium 720mgmg
Serving Size 1 plate

Cooking Timeline

Prep 15 min
Cook 20 min
Total 35 min

Recipe Scorecard

Overall 4.8 /10
Expert 4.8 95% conf.
  • Taste 9.5
  • Presentation 8.0
  • Value 9.0
  • Difficulty 7.0

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Expert Review

Reviewed by FindEdition Kitchen Lab

Verdict

Restaurant-quality carbonara using traditional Roman technique.

Pros

  • Silky sauce without cream; authentic guanciale flavor; 35-minute weeknight dinner.

Cons

  • Requires precise heat control to avoid scrambling eggs.

Overview

Authentic Roman pasta with eggs, Pecorino Romano, guanciale, and black pepper.

Verdict

Restaurant-quality carbonara using traditional Roman technique.

AI Insights

Summary

The definitive Roman carbonara — creamy without cream, built from guanciale fat and emulsified egg cheese sauce.

Tips

  • Use room-temperature eggs
  • Keep pan off direct heat when adding egg mixture

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FAQ

Can I use bacon instead of guanciale?
Bacon works in a pinch but guanciale provides the authentic Roman flavor and fat profile.
Does carbonara contain cream?
Traditional Roman carbonara uses no cream — the sauce comes from eggs and cheese emulsified with pasta water.

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Specialty: Italian cuisine

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