Spaghetti alla Carbonara the Traditional Italian Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Italian Recipes. (Spaghetti alla Carbonara the Traditional Italian Recipe). This dish was created in the Lazio region (the area around Rome) in the middle of the 20th century, after World War Two. We don't use cream, milk, garlic, onions or other strange ingredients; we use only guanciale, eggs, pecorino cheese, and lots of black pepper (carbonaro is the Italian for coal miner). This isn't the Italian-American version, it's the real, creamy carbonara and it comes right from Italy, where I live. Buon appetito.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Additional: 5 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Spaghetti alla Carbonara the Traditional Italian Recipe

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil

1 pound guanciale (cured pork cheek)

diced

1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti

3 eggs

10 tablespoons grated Pecorino Romano cheese

divided

salt and ground black pepper to taste

Piadina Romagnola (Italian Flat Bread)

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add guanciale (see Cook's Note). Cook turning occasionally until evenly browned and crispy 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and drain on paper towels.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite about 9 minutes. Drain and return to the pot. Let cool stirring occasionally about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Whisk eggs half of the Pecorino Romano cheese and some black pepper in a bowl until smooth and creamy. Pour egg mixture over pasta stirring quickly until creamy and slightly cooled. Stir in guanciale. Top with remaining Pecorino Romano cheese and more black pepper.

Nutritional Information

Spaghetti alla Carbonara the Traditional Italian Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 763.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 39g 78%

Carbohydrates: 85.1g 28%

Dietary Fiber: 3.6g 14%

Sugars: 3.4g

Fat: 28.4g 44%

Saturated Fat: 10.1g 51%

Cholesterol: 199.8mg 67%

Vitamin A Iu: 273.6IU 6%

Niacin Equivalents: 19.8mg 152%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 22%

Folate: 285.1mcg 71%

Calcium: 245.4mg 25%

Iron: 5.1mg 28%

Magnesium: 83.8mg 30%

Potassium: 526.5mg 15%

Sodium: 1181.6mg 47%

Thiamin: 1.4mg 144%

Calories From Fat: 255.3

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.