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Pasta with Guanciale and Egg Yolk Sauce

A classic Roman pasta dish with guanciale, egg, pecorino, and black pepper.

30 minutes4 servings
Pasta with Guanciale and Egg Yolk Sauce
Photo: Andy Li · CC0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Cook rigatoni in salted boiling water until al dente.
  2. In a pan, cook chopped guanciale over medium heat until crispy.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, Pecorino Romano, and a generous amount of black pepper.
  4. Remove guanciale from heat, add pasta to the pan, and toss with the fat.
  5. Quickly mix in the egg and cheese sauce while the pasta is still hot.
  6. Adjust seasoning with salt and more pepper if needed.
  7. Serve immediately, topped with extra Pecorino if desired.

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