Delectable Spaghetti alla Carbonara Trio
Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup grated Pecorino cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 oz guanciale, diced
- 2 oz pancetta, diced
- 2 oz bacon, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Prepare the Spaghetti: In a large pot, bring water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat. Add a generous pinch of salt and cook the spaghetti until al dente according to package instructions (approximately 9-11 minutes). Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti.
2. Cook the Meats: While the spaghetti cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced guanciale, pancetta, and bacon. Sauté until the fats render and the meats turn crispy and golden brown, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
3. Infuse Garlic and Assemble: In the same skillet, add butter and minced garlic. Sauté over low heat until garlic is aromatic but not browned, around 1-2 minutes. Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet and toss to coat in the flavorful oils.
4. Create the Creamy Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, Pecorino cheese, Parmesan cheese, and a generous amount of black pepper. Gradually pour the egg mixture over the warm spaghetti, tossing quickly to amalgamate. Ensure the sauce thickens and coats the spaghetti without scrambling the eggs.
5. Add Meat: Incorporate the crispy guanciale, pancetta, and bacon into the spaghetti. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water, a little at a time, to adjust the sauce's consistency to your liking.
6. Final Touches and Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and more cracked black pepper. Serve the Spaghetti alla Carbonara immediately, garnished with additional Pecorino and Parmesan for extra cheesiness if desired.
Total Time
PT35M
35 minutes
Type of Dish
Dinner
Keywords
Pasta Recipe
Italian Dinner
Classic Carbonara
Cheesy Pasta
Spaghetti Dish
Easy Italian Recipes
Dinner Ideas
Home-Cooked Meals
Flavorful Pasta
Comfort Food
Recipe Yield
Feeds 4 adults
Calories
Total: 1,600 calories
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