Description
Stanley Tucci’s Pasta Carbonara: Creamy, savory, and comforting dish made with eggs, pancetta, and pecorino – a crowd-pleasing classic!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450g) spaghetti or rigatoni
- 8 ounces (225g) pancetta or guanciale, diced into ¼-inch cubes
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup (100g) freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese, plus more for serving
- 1 cup (100g) freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
- Salt, to taste (used sparingly as the cheeses and cured pork are already salty)
Instructions
- Step 1: Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add salt generously – the water should taste like seawater. While waiting for the water to boil, cut your pancetta or guanciale into ¼-inch cubes.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated Pecorino Romano, and Parmigiano-Reggiano until thoroughly combined. Set aside at room temperature.
- Step 3: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced pancetta or guanciale and cook until it becomes crispy and golden, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat but keep warm.
- Step 4: Add your pasta to the boiling water and cook until al dente according to package instructions, usually 9-11 minutes. Before draining, reserve about ½ cup of the starchy pasta water.
- Step 5: Working quickly, drain the pasta and immediately add it to the skillet with the pancetta. Toss vigorously to coat the pasta in the rendered fat.
- Step 6: Remove the skillet from the heat completely and pour in the egg and cheese mixture, tossing constantly with tongs or two large forks. If it seems too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to achieve your desired consistency.
- Step 7: Add the freshly ground black pepper and toss once more to incorporate. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Step 8: Serve Stanley Tucci’s Pasta Carbonara immediately in warmed bowls, with additional grated cheese and black pepper on the side.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 550 calories per serving
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 60 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 180 mg