Carbonara
Italian · Western Europe
Top Pick
STOVETOP
10/10
Roman classic: egg, guanciale, pecorino, black pepper — no cream.
Why It Works
Tempered egg yolks create a silky sauce without cream; residual heat from pasta cooks the egg just enough.
Key Ingredients
spaghetti
guanciale
egg yolks
pecorino Romano
black pepper
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