Recipes Main Dishes Pasta Pasta Carbonara Recipes Spaghetti Alla Carbonara Tradizionali 4.8 (27) 20 Reviews 18 Photos This spaghetti carbonara recipe comes from an Italian, unlike a lot of recipes out there for spaghetti carbonara. It's very true to what you'd find in Italy. 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 November 17, 2024 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 18 18 18 18 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings 1 (14 ounce) package spaghetti 5 ounces guanciale (cured pork cheek), cut into small cubes 3 egg yolks 1 whole egg ¾ cup grated Pecorino-Romano cheese salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Directions Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in spaghetti and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Reserve a little pasta water, then drain. Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium heat; add guanciale, cook and stir until crisp, 5 to 10 minutes. Whisk egg yolks and whole egg together in a bowl; whisk in cheese, salt, and pepper until combined. Stir in guanciale. Add spaghetti; toss until evenly coated. Cook's Note: If the egg mixture becomes too thick, add a little pasta cooking water to dilute the sauce. But remember, the eggs should never be scrambled! I Made It Print 74 home cooks made it! 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.