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Make spaghetti carbonara in about 30 minutes with crisp-edged guanciale, eggs, Pecorino Romano and black pepper. Toss the hot spaghetti with the egg-and-cheese mixture off the heat, adding a little starchy pasta water for a glossy sauce without cream.
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Preparation takes 10 minutes. Cooking takes 20 minutes. Allow 30 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: dried spaghetti, guanciale, weighed after removing the tough rind, cut into strips about 5 mm (¼ inch) thick, Pecorino Romano, very finely grated, divided, pasteurized whole eggs, pasteurized egg yolks. Equipment: 5–6 litre (5–6 US quart) pasta pot with lid, 28 cm (11 inch) frying pan, Large heatproof mixing bowl, at least 3 litres (3 US quarts), Medium mixing bowl, Small bowl for the cooked guanciale, Fine grater, Whisk, Tongs, Measuring spoons, Heatproof measuring jug, Colander.
Kitchen tip: Heat the pasta water and render the guanciale at the same time, then whisk the eggs and cheese while the spaghetti cooks. The 30-minute timing is approximate and depends on your hob and pasta.