Authentic Spaghetti Carbonara

Stop making scrambled eggs! Here is the classic Roman technique for a perfectly creamy Carbonara sauce using only eggs and cheese. The secret lies in the "Golden Ratio" and temperature control.

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Step 1

1. Fry guanciale strips on medium heat until golden. Remove meat, leave the fat in the pan!

Step 2

2. Whisk eggs, yolks, pepper, and cheese into a thick paste.

Step 3

3. Boil spaghetti until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of starchy pasta water.

Step 4

4. Slowly whisk a splash of hot pasta water into the egg mixture (this prevents curdling!).

Step 5

5. Toss pasta in the guanciale fat. remove pan from heat. Pour in the egg mixture and stir vigorously until creamy. Top with crispy meat.

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