SPAGHETTI ALLA CARBONARA

Spaghetti Alla Carbonara

Spaghetti Alla Carbonara is a classic dish perfect for weekday suppers

Serves 4 to 6


INGREDIENTS


7 oz (200 g) good-quality dry spaghetti (Garofolo or similar)
4 oz (115 g) guanciale, sliced (or pancetta)
Good-quality Italian extra-virgin olive oil (as needed)
1 small head spring shallots, sliced
2 cloves garlic
White wine (as needed)
4 organic, free-run eggs
Fresh-cracked black pepper, as needed
2 tbsp (30 mL) Pecorino, grated (plus a little more for finishing)
2 tbsp (30 mL) Parmigiano Reggiano, grated
20 pods fresh spring peas, shelled, blanched & shocked in cold water
Salt (as needed)

METHOD

  1. In a large pot of salted, boiling water, twirl water with a spoon and drop in the pasta. Be sure that all pasta is submerged.
  2. Heat the sliced guanciale in heavy-bottomed pan to render out. Add a littleolive oil as needed.
  3. 3. Add sliced shallots and cook until translucent.
  4. Add garlic and continue to cook.
  5. Deglaze with white wine.
  6. Cook pasta to “al dente” (no longer than 6-7 minutes).
  7. Meanwhile, separate the eggs. Add pepper and both cheeses to the yolks and whisk with a fork until fully incorporated. (Save the whites for something else.)
  8. Add the peas to the guanciale pan, then toss in the pasta with some of the pasta water.
  9. Take the pan off the heat and use tongs to toss the pasta with the egg mixture. Be sure not to stop moving the pasta, or you will end up with scrambled eggs.
  10. Finish with more freshly grated pecorino and good-quality extra-virgin olive oil.
The Harrowsmith Team

Harrowsmith is the farm-to-condo go-to for living sustainably and simply. Our mission is to offer a down-to-earth Canadian perspective on topics of gardening, home and design, travel and culture, food, health, wellness and the environment.

Posted on Saturday, April 22nd, 2023
Filed under Dinner Recipes | Food | Recipes

HS - Spring 2025 Newsstand Promo hs web (506 x 506 px)

Read More

Green Garlic Soup

Green Garlic Soup

This recipe showcases the unique flavour profile of mature green garlic to create a velvety, deep-yet-delicate soup.

Pickled Carrot Tops

Pickled Carrot Tops

Don’t throw away those leafy green carrot tops! Instead, make pickled carrot tops with multiple uses.

Pin It on Pinterest

Share This