Pasta carbonara
1 lbs pasta
3 ounces guanciale preferred but pancetta or bacon works too
3 tbs olive oil, divided
2 whole eggs
6 egg yolks
1/4 cup or 1 ounce pecorino
1/4 cup or 1 ounce parmesan
lots and lots of freshly ground black pepper
Cook your pasta in a large pot with salted water until al dente (slightly underdone)
In a large pan, cook your pork with 2 tbs of oil over medium heat until the fat has rendered out and it's crispy
In a large heat proof bowl mix your eggs, yolks, both cheeses, and black pepper
Whisk to combine
Transfer your pasta to the pan with the guanciale catching pasta water as you move it
Add in the last tbs of olive oil and toss to combine
Let it cool slightly
Add the pasta mixture and about 1/2 cup of the water water to the bowl with the eggs and cheese
Keeping the pasta water at a simmer, add the bowl with everything on top of the water (this going to act as a double boiler so don't let the water touch the bottom of the bowl)
Using tongs, toss and mix until the sauce is creamy and the sauce leaves trails when you mix it
To serve, add more cheese and black pepper
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