INGREDIENTS (serves 4)
320 g spaghetti
150 g guanciale or diced bacon
4 eggs and 1 yalk (or 6 yolks original recipe)
50 g grated pecorino romano cheese (or parmesan cheese for a more delicate taste)
Salt
Black pepper
METHOD
step 1.
HEAT a pan with slightly salted water for the pasta
to prepare the guanciale
CHOP the guanciale into small pieces and COOK until crispy
In the meantime BOIL the pasta
to prepare the egg mixture
BEAT the eggs with the grated cheese, pepper and a bit of salt
to assemble (follow thoroughly for a creamy carbonara)
TRANSFER the pasta and a little cooking water to the pan with the guanciale
MIX together
TURN the heat off
ADD the egg and STIR
COVER with a lid
LET it rest for 2 minutes
ADD some pepper and STIR
SERVE right away