carbonara no cream

Here I&#039;ll show you how to make a Classic Carbonara that&#039;s creamy, but doesn&#039;t use cream. With a few simple ingredients this makes the perfect weeknight dinner!

Spaghetti Carbonara No Cream

1lb / 500 grams Dried Spaghetti ()

Egg Yolks

Whole Eggs

Garlic, (peeled & crushed with the palm of your hand (optional))

Salt & Cracked Black Pepper ((see notes))

Olive Oil, (as needed)

In a bowl, beat together 2 whole eggs and 3 egg yolks until the eggs drip neatly through the fork (no gloopy bits). Stir in 2.6oz/75g pecorino and a good few pinches of black pepper. Place to one side, away from direct heat.

Pop your spaghetti in heavily salted boiling water and cook until al dente (a teeny bit hard). Scoop a cup of starchy pasta water out towards the end. Don&#039;t fill the pot up with too much water - try and keep the water nice and shallow so it&#039;s as starchy as possible.

Meanwhile, add a clove of gently crushed garlic and 9oz/250g pancetta to a pan over medium heat. If your pancetta is fairly lean then heat 1 tsp olive oil beforehand. Fry until nice and crispy, with the fat fully rendered.

Remove garlic and TURN OFF HEAT. If you have an electric stove top then take the pan off the heat completely. Wait for a minute until the oil stops sizzling.

Add your spaghetti to the pan and immediately toss through the pancetta fat. Add a splash of starchy water and continue tossing until the spaghetti goes nice and glossy.

Pour your egg mixture on top of the spaghetti and quickly continue to toss. It&#x27;s important to work fast or the egg will begin to cook and scramble. If the spaghetti starts to dry out then add another splash of starchy pasta water. The leftover heat from the pan and from the spaghetti will gently cook the eggs, but not so much they scramble. You&#x27;re looking for a glossy, ever-so-slightly saucy and creamy texture.

Season to taste then serve right away with extra pecorino on warm plates!

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Here I’ll show you how to make a Classic Carbonara that’s creamy, but doesn’t use cream. With a few simple ingredients this makes the perfect weeknight dinner!

Spaghetti Carbonara (No Cream!)

A super simple Spaghetti alla Carbonara recipe made with guanciale, eggs, and Pecorino Romano. This is a traditional Italian recipe so there&#39;s no cream involved yet it&#39;s still super creamy, rich and delicious.

Spaghetti alla Carbonara

spaghetti ((425 grams))

eggs (free range)

Pecorino Romano ((30 grams))

guanciale

tsp black pepper (plus more for serving)

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the spaghetti, cook until al dente (around 7-8 minutes, check packet instructions).

Meanwhile, add the guanciale to a hot skillet and fry until brown and crispy then turn off the heat (do not drain the fat).

While the guanciale is frying add the eggs, pecorino and pepper to a bowl, whisk until well combined.

Once the pasta is ready, remove it with kitchen tongs to the skillet with the guanciale and toss so it's well combined in the fat.

Next, add the egg mixture whilst tossing the pasta to ensure the eggs don&#39;t scramble. Once the sauce turns glossy and creamy it&#39;s ready, add extra pecorino and pepper to serve.

I made your recipe to a tee, doubling it!  This was extremely flavorful.  I used fried and chopped up bacon because it's what I had but all else the same.  I'd give this a million stars if I could.  A very economical meal that tastes like true luxury.   Will be making again many times in the future!  Thank you, thank you for sharing!  Hope others give it a whirl because it's easy, quick and packed with flavor!  Thank you!

Tried this and it worked perfectly. Thank you.

I’m so happy I found this receipt.  It was so simple but the best carbonara ever. Thank you!!

This recipe takes me back to my childhood; it's an easy and inexpensive meal to fix and SO easy, yet incredibly delicious!

Just  looking at this photo makes me want to make and eat it RIGHT NOW!!  I'm going to crave it until I do! Yum! Thank you!

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