Authentic Italian Carbonara Recipe: No Cream, Just Tradition - Zest Plate

Authentic Italian Carbonara Recipe: No Cream, Just Tradition - Zest Plate

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Learn to make real Italian carbonara with eggs and guanciale. This traditional recipe shows how to create a silky sauce without cream, just like in Rome.

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Ingredients

  • 175g guanciale (or pancetta/bacon), skin removed.
  • 2 large eggs.
  • 2 egg yolks.
  • 100g parmigiano reggiano, finely shredded.
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  • 400g spaghetti.
  • 1 tbsp cooking salt.
  • 1/2 cup pasta cooking water.
  • 1 garlic clove, finely minced (optional).
  • Parsley for garnish (optional).
  • Extra parmigiano for serving.

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