Gennaro Contaldo's Authentic Italian Spaghetti Carbonara | Citalia
Spaghetti Carbonara is thought to originate in the Lazio region of Italy, first made for the carbonari (charcoal workers) and is an authentic recipe, now popular the world over. Perhaps one of the easiest and quickest Italian pasta recipes, a Spaghetti Carbonara can be rustled up at home for a tasty week night supper.
In Genaro’s authentic recipe, he uses guanchiale (pig cheek) rather than the pancetta that we might use at home, however pancetta is a perfectly acceptable substitute if you don’t have a good Italian deli near to you.
Although British versions of this dish often include cream, Gennaro’s classic recipe uses just seasoned pasta water, fresh egg yolks and pecorino cheese to create that delicious, creamy texture that you will know and love.
Gennaro has fond memories of eating Carbonara in the backstreet trattorie of Italy’s capital city, Rome. With so much to see and do in the Eternal City, including the Vatican, Colosseum, Spanish Steps and the Roman Forum, Rome makes a perfect destination for a city break, not to mention the ideal introduction to Italy for first time visitors.
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Ingredients
4 x servings
1 x tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
200g piece Guanciale (pork cheek), roughly chopped into small strips
4 x large free-range egg yolks
75g grated pecorino & extra for sprinkling
Salt & freshly ground black pepper
400g spaghetti
Method
Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil and cook the spaghetti until “al dente.”
Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large frying pan, add the guanciale and on a medium heat stir fry until crispy.
In a small bowl beat egg yolks with pecorino, some salt & pepper. Set aside.
Drain the spaghetti, reserving some of the pasta water, add the spaghetti to the pan of guanciale, with a little of the pasta water and mix well. Remove pan from the heat, stir in the egg mixture, adding more cooking water if necessary. Serve immediately with some grated pecorino and freshly ground black pepper.
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Authentic Carbonara Pasta
Ingredients -
400g (14.1oz) - Spaghetti
4 - Large Free Range Egg Yolks
45g (1.6oz) - Pecorino Romano Cheese, Freshly Grated (Substitute for Parmigiano Reggiano)
250g (8.8oz) - Guanciale (Substitute for Pancetta or Bacon)
Black Pepper To Taste
Method -
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta 1 minute less than the instructions.
Add the egg yolks and Pecorino Romano cheese to a mixing bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside.
Place a large pan over medium-high, and whilst it is cold, add the Guanciale and gently fry it off for 5 minutes until it becomes crispy and the fat has rendered. There will be quite a bit of fat; if it’s too much for you, you can remove some, but I recommend leaving it in. Turn off the heat.
Add the pasta straight from the water into the pan with the Guanciale, reserving 1 cup (250ml) of pasta water. Add the egg yolk and cheese mix and vigorously mix until everything is smooth. It would be best if you worked fast here as the egg can start to scramble. Once combined, adjust the consistency with the pasta water until you reach the desired consistency and it’s nice and creamy. You may not need all the pasta water.
Serve the carbonara in bowls and top with the crispy Guanciale. Grate over fresh Pecorino Romano cheese and top with cracked black pepper (optional). Dig in.
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How to Make Classic Carbonara | Jamie Oliver
Jamie shows us how to make a truly authentic, traditional and classic Spaghetti Carbonara. The dish uses two traditional Italian ingredients; a cured meat called Guanciale and Roma’s staple cheese, Pecorino Romano. This is the perfect Italian treat! Enjoy!
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Real Spaghetti Carbonara | Antonio Carluccio
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The legendary Antonio Carluccio finally makes his debut on Food Tube! We are honoured to have this incredible chef, author, restauranteur and old friend of Gennaro Contaldo share with us - and you - his authentic Italian carbonara recipe. So simple. So tasty.
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