How to Make Modern Spaghetti Carbonara
Modern spaghetti carbonara is a twist on the classic and while it is a little different from the original, the most important rule remains, IT IS MADE WITH EGGS AND ABSOLUTELY NO CREAM!
This favourite pasta dish of mine combines egg yolk with crispy guanciale, salty pecorino cheese and pepper to create a super creamy version of the classic recipe.
Is it better than the original? I’ll let you be the judge this time.
Watch How to Make the MODERN SPAGHETTI CARBONARA video recipe:
How to Make SPAGHETTI ALLA CARBONARA Like a Chef
Vincenzo’s Top Tips To Make Modern Spaghetti Carbonara
Al dente as always
Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions but best way is to keep it al dente as always!
Let it simmer and crisp up!
Make sure that the guanciale simmer and crisp up on the outside while staying softer in the middle.
Don’t forget to Mix!
Mix altogether the ingredients of your spaghetti alla carbonara once again before you serve.
Modern Spaghetti Carbonara
Print Recipe
Equipment
- large pot for cooking pasta
- Chopping-board
- Large fry pan
- 2 Small mixing bowls
- Spatula
- fork
Ingredients
- 3 L Water
- ½ tbsp Rock salt
- 300 grams Spaghetti, 10oz. or Spaghettoni/Rigatoni/Mezze Maniche
- 210 grams Guanciale, 5.3 oz. Cut into small strips
- 6 tbsp Pecorino cheese
- 3 Egg yolks
- Pepper
Instructions
- Modern Spaghetti carbonara has a couple of small twists, but the first step remains, boil the water for your pasta in a large pot.
- Once it boils, add ½ tablespoon rock salt.
- Cook pasta according to the packet instructions but allow one minute less cooking time – this will keep it al dente and allow you to cook it more in the pan.
- Slice the guanciale into small strips so that there is fat at the top and bottom with the meat in the middle.
- Put the large fry pan on the stove at a low to medium heat. For the modern spaghetti carbonara recipe to be just right, add guanciale into the pan and cook very slowly and it will create its own delicious oil.
- Let the guanciale simmer and crisp up on the outside while staying softer in the middle.
- Get 2 small mixing bowls and separate the yolk from the egg white. Leave the bowl with the egg white to the side and add 6 tablespoons of pecorino cheese, my favourite ingredient for the modern spaghetti carbonara.
- Mix the egg yolk and pecorino cheese really well using a spatula until you get a thick paste.
- Once the pasta is ready, collect a mug/cup full of pasta water – at this point it is full of starch!
- Strain the pasta and put it in the pan with the guanciale on a low heat and quickly add half of the cup full of pasta water and keep stirring it through well using tongs. The water will start to evaporate.
- Once there is little to no water left, add another small amount of pasta water and turn the heat off.
- Add the pecorino/egg cream and mix it through really well until you get a creamy consistency.
- Add a very generous amount of freshly ground pepper and mix the modern spaghetti carbonara once again before you serve.
- E ora si mangia, Vincenzo’s Plate….Enjoy!
Video
How to serve Modern Spaghetti Carbonara
Spaghetti alla carbonara is a classic Italian dish that is beloved by many. Made with spaghetti, eggs, cheese, pancetta or bacon, and freshly cracked black pepper, it is a simple yet flavourful pasta dish that is perfect for any occasion.
When it comes to serving spaghetti alla carbonara, presentation is key. To really showcase this delicious dish, it is best to serve it up on individual flat plates, rather than in a bowl or on a platter. This way, each portion can be perfectly presented, and the vibrant colours of the dish can be admired.
To serve, simply pile a generous amount of spaghetti alla carbonara onto each plate and then sprinkle some freshly cracked black pepper over the top. The pepper adds a wonderful aroma and flavour to the dish, and it is a classic ingredient in this recipe. Make sure to crack the pepper directly over the pasta, rather than adding it to the pan, to ensure that it is fresh and aromatic.
Subscribe to my Youtube Channel: www.youtube.com/vincenzosplate
Leave a Reply