Salami Carbonara

7 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3/4 pound good-quality salami, sliced 1/4 inch thick and finely diced
  • 1 1/2 pounds bucatini
  • 6 large egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated pecorino cheese, plus more for serving
  • Kosher salt
  • Coarsely ground black pepper

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large, deep skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
  2. 2
    Add the salami and cook over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until the fat is rendered and the salami is tender, about 20 minutes.
  3. 3
    Meanwhile, in a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta until al dente.
  4. 4
    Drain, reserving 1 1/2 cups of the cooking water.
  5. 5
    In a medium bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the 1/2 cup of cheese and the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
  6. 6
    Add the pasta and 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water to the salami and cook over moderate heat, tossing, until the pasta is coated and hot, about 2 minutes.
  7. 7
    Remove the skillet from the heat and immediately add the egg mixture and remaining 1 cup of cooking water.
  8. 8
    Using tongs, toss the pasta until creamy, about 1 minute.
  9. 9
    Season with salt and black pepper.
  10. 10
    Serve in shallow bowls, passing more cheese at the table.

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