Spaghetti alla Carbonara

9 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 5 oz guanciale (unsmoked cured hog jowl) or pancetta
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1 lb spaghetti
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 oz Parmigiano-Reggiano, finely grated (3/4 cup)
  • 3/4 oz Pecorino Romano, finely grated (1/3 cup)
  • 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. 1
    Cut guanciale or pancetta into 1/3-inch dice, then cook in a deep 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until fat begins to render, 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. 2
    Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is golden, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3
    Add wine and boil until reduced by half, 1 to 2 minutes.
  4. 4
    Cook spaghetti in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
  5. 5
    While pasta is cooking, whisk together eggs, Parmigiano-Reggiano , Pecorino Romano (1/3 cup), 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl.
  6. 6
    Drain spaghetti in a colander and add to onion mixture, then toss with tongs over moderate heat until coated.
  7. 7
    Remove from heat and add egg mixture, tossing to combine.
  8. 8
    Serve immediately.

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