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Authentic Italian Spaghetti Carbonara

Name: Authentic Italian Spaghetti Carbonara
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 400 g spaghetti; 150 g guanciale; 3 large eggs; 1 egg yolk; 120 g Pecorino Romano; freshly ground black pepper; .

Stefano_Ferrando 29 June 2026

Servings: 4 Total Time: 25 mins Difficulty: Intermediate

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Traditional Roman Carbonara

Authentic Italian Spaghetti Carbonara

This traditional Italian Carbonara is made the authentic way: no cream, no garlic, no onions. Just eggs, Pecorino Romano, guanciale, and black pepper. The result is a silky, rich sauce that coats every strand of pasta.

Author: Stefano_Ferrando Cooking Method: Boiling, Roasting Cuisine: Lazio Recipe Keys: Quick Meals T Traditional

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Authentic

Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 15 mins Total Time 25 mins Difficulty: Intermediate Servings: 4

Ingredients:

400 g spaghetti
150 g guanciale
3 large eggs
1 egg yolk
120 g Pecorino Romano (finely grated)
freshly ground black pepper
salt . (only for pasta water)

Instructions

Cut the guanciale into thick strips and cook in a pan over medium heat until crispy and golden.
Beat the eggs and egg yolk in a bowl, then add the Pecorino Romano and a generous amount of black pepper. Mix until creamy.
Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente.
Transfer the cooked guanciale (with its rendered fat) into a large bowl.
Drain the pasta and immediately add it to the bowl with the guanciale.
Quickly pour the egg-cheese mixture over the hot pasta and toss vigorously to create a creamy sauce (without scrambling the eggs).
Serve immediately with extra Pecorino and black pepper..

Authentic Italian Spaghetti Carbonara