Spaghetti Carbonara

Origin:

Originated in Rome, Italy during the mid-20th century.

Famous Variations:

• With cream (though traditional recipes do not use cream)

• Mushroom Carbonara

• Chicken Carbonara

Key Ingredients:

• Spaghetti pasta

• Eggs

• Pecorino Romano cheese

• Guanciale (or pancetta)

• Black pepper

Cooking Time:

• Preparation: 10 minutes

• Cooking: 15 minutes

• Total: 25 minutes

Cooking Method:

Cook pasta, mix immediately with egg-cheese mixture and crispy guanciale, using heat from pasta to create a creamy sauce.

Famous In:

Rome, Italy; popular worldwide.