Carbonara pasta is a classic dish of Italian cuisine, known for its simplicity and striking flavor. The traditional recipe includes few ingredients, but it is important to follow the correct steps to obtain the desired result.
Massa Carbonara
Servings
2
servingsPrep time
20
minutesCooking time
10
minutesPasta carbonara is made with spaghetti or other long pasta, smothered in a creamy, salty sauce made with eggs, cheese, pancetta or bacon and black pepper. The result is a delicious combination of textures and flavors, with the creaminess of the sauce contrasting with the crunch of the bacon.
Ingredients
400g spaghetti or other long pasta
150g pancetta or bacon, cut into small pieces
3 egg yolks
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup grated pecorino cheese (or more parmesan)
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Salt, to taste
Directions
- Cook the pasta in salted water according to the package instructions until it is al dente.
- While the pasta cooks, heat a frying pan over medium heat and cook the pancetta or bacon until golden and crispy.
- Reserve some of the fat released during cooking.
- In a bowl, mix the egg yolks, parmesan cheese and pecorino cheese.
- Add a generous amount of ground black pepper.
- When the pasta is ready, drain it, reserving about a cup of the cooking water.
- Immediately mix the hot pasta with the pancetta or bacon and the reserved fat.
- Add the egg and cheese mixture, stirring quickly to prevent the eggs from overcooking and forming lumps. The consistency should be creamy.
- If necessary, add a little of the pasta cooking water to adjust the consistency of the sauce.
- Serve immediately, sprinkling more Parmesan cheese and black pepper on top, if desired.
