Italian · Italy
Quick Carbonara with Guanciale
A variation using guanciale instead of pancetta, offering a richer flavor profile.
25 minutes2 servings

Ingredients
Method
- Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente.
- In a pan, cook cubed guanciale until crispy.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs with grated Pecorino Romano and a generous amount of black pepper.
- Add cooked spaghetti to the pan with guanciale and toss to coat.
- Remove from heat, quickly mix in the egg and cheese sauce.
- Season with additional pepper and salt as needed.