Recipes Main Dishes Pasta Pasta Carbonara Recipes Spaghetti Alla Carbonara Tradizionali 4.8 (26) 19 Reviews 18 Photos Unlike a lot of recipes out there for spaghetti carbonara, this is the true Italian recipe from an Italian! You can't get more authentic than this recipe! Top with extra Pecorino-Romano cheese, salt, and pepper. Note there's no cream, just eggs, and Pecorino Romano cheese is used, not Parmesan. Submitted by Andry008 Updated on August 22, 2022 Save Rate Print Share Trending Videos Close this video player 18 18 18 18 18 Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 22 mins Total Time: 27 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 (14 ounce) package spaghetti 5 ounces guanciale (cured pork cheek), cut into small cubes 3 egg yolks 1 egg ¾ cup grated Pecorino-Romano cheese salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Directions Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain. Heat a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir guanciale until crisp, 5 to 10 minutes. Whisk egg yolks and egg together in a bowl; add Pecorino-Romano cheese, salt, and pepper and whisk well. Stir in guanciale. Add spaghetti and toss until evenly coated. Cook's Note: If the egg mixture becomes too thick, add a little of the cooking water from the pasta to dilute the sauce. But remember, the eggs should never be scrambled! I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 488 Calories 11g Fat 75g Carbs 21g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 488 % Daily Value * Total Fat 11g 14% Saturated Fat 3g 17% Cholesterol 213mg 71% Sodium 334mg 15% Total Carbohydrate 75g 27% Dietary Fiber 3g 11% Total Sugars 3g Protein 21g 41% Calcium 45mg 3% Iron 4mg 22% Potassium 317mg 7% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved