Carbonara Sauce is a decadent and creamy sauce. You can use any type of pasta as long as it’s really hot from being cooked, as some of its pasta water will need to be reserved. The flavor of this sauce comes with the browning of the meat and the tastiness of the cheese.
Tagliatelle with Carbonara Sauce Recipe
A luxurious Tagliatelle with Carbonara Sauce recipe which pairs guanciale pork, egg yolks, and Pecorino Romano in a decadent sauce.
Ingredients
- 11 oz Pasta tagliatelle
- 7 oz guanciale pork, diced
- 5 Egg Yolks
- 1 c Pecorino Romano cheese, grated
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your tagliatelle pasta according to the instructions on the package (minus 1-2 mins until al dente).
- With a skillet over medium heat, brown the pork for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cheese and egg yolks.
- Remove the pan from the heat and set the pork aside.
- Drain the pasta in a colander when al dente, and transfer it into the pan.
- Stir well to combine.
- Add cheese, yolk mixture, and pasta water, and stir until combined thoroughly.
- Season with black pepper.
- Serve and enjoy.
Notes
- If you can’t find guanciale, you can also use high-quality bacon or pancetta.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Estimate
Calories: 542kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 323mg | Sodium: 1145mg | Potassium: 304mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 766IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 305mg | Iron: 2mg
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