Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Rome, Italy

An Italian pasta dish from Rome made with egg, hard cheese, cured pork, and black pepper.

Cultural Significance

A classic Roman pasta dish, known for its creamy texture achieved without using cream.

Key Ingredients

SpaghettiGuanciale (cured pork jowl)EggsPecorino Romano cheeseBlack pepper

Preparation Method

Cooking the pasta, frying the guanciale, and then tossing the hot pasta with a mixture of eggs, cheese, and pepper off the heat to create a creamy sauce.

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