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Italian-Style Calamars a la Carbonara

A twist on traditional carbonara with squid instead of pasta, featuring a creamy sauce with guanciale and pecorino

15 minutes2 servings
Italian-Style Calamars a la Carbonara
Photo: Francesc Fort · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat
  2. Add guanciale and cook until crispy, about 5 minutes
  3. Add squid rings and sauté for 2-3 minutes until just cooked
  4. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, Pecorino, and a generous amount of black pepper
  5. Remove skillet from heat and quickly toss the squid mixture with the egg/cheese sauce
  6. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley

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