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Spaghetti with Guanciale and Pecorino

A classic Roman pasta dish featuring spaghetti tossed with guanciale, pecorino cheese, and black pepper.

30 minutes4 servings
Spaghetti with Guanciale and Pecorino
Photo: Triplec85 · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente.
  2. In a pan, cook chopped guanciale until crispy.
  3. In a bowl, mix egg yolks, grated pecorino, and a generous amount of black pepper.
  4. Toss the cooked spaghetti with the guanciale and the egg-pecorino mixture.
  5. Add a bit of pasta water to create a creamy sauce and toss until well combined.

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