Uncover the secrets of carbonara: make it like a real Italian!

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Carbonara, a classic of Italian cuisine, conquers palates around the world with its simple and tasty combination of a few ingredients. But do you really know how to prepare this pasta in the traditional way?

Carbonara often falls victim to interpretations and adaptations that distance it from the original Roman recipe. In this article, we'll unravel the secrets of this pasta and teach you how to prepare an authentic and irresistible carbonara, worthy of the best Italian restaurants.

The Secrets of the Perfect Carbonara:

Essential ingredients: The secret of carbonara lies in its simplicity. The basic ingredients are: spaghetti, guanciale (or pancetta), eggs, pecorino romano cheese and black peppercorns.
The Importance of Technique: The order in which the ingredients are added and the temperature are crucial to the success of carbonara. The pasta should be cooked al dente and the creamy sauce should be prepared quickly to prevent the eggs from overcooking.
Avoid Common Mistakes: One of the most common mistakes is adding heavy cream to carbonara. Sour cream is not part of the original recipe and makes the sauce heavy. Another common mistake is to use bacon instead of guanciale or pancetta, which completely changes the taste of the dish.

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The ingredients:

For two people, we'll need

6.5 oz (180gr) of pasta (spaghetti, rigatoni or mezze maniche)
1 egg
1 yolk
3 oz (80gr) guanciale (a type of unsmoked Italian bacon)
1.5 oz (40gr) pecorino cheese (grated)
black peppercorns

Step 1:

Put water and salt in the pan. As soon as it boils, start cooking the pasta.

Stage 2:

Meanwhile, cut the guanciale into strips.

Step 3:

Brown it in a frying pan without adding any fat. It's ready when it's translucent and slightly crispy (be careful not to overcook it).

Step 4:

Place a whole egg and a yolk in a bowl. Beat everything as if it were an omelette.

Step 5:

In the bowl with the eggs, add a little of the fat released from the guanciale. Gradually add the ground pepper and pecorino cheese. Mix until creamy.