Bucatini Carbonara

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Comfort food doesn’t get any better than this bowl of bucatini! This classic Italian pasta dish gets its rich flavors from Handsome Brook eggs, a combination of Parmesan and Pecorino-Romano cheese, and crispy guanciale. Using reserved pasta water for the silky smooth sauce provides a starchy backbone that brings the whole meal together. Serve the noodles with an extra flurry of grated Parm, fresh parsley, and a whole raw yolk. The richer, the better!

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Prep time 15mins
Cook time 10mins
Serves or Makes: 4

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ingredients

Method

  • Step 1

    In a large heat safe bowl, whisk together Parmesan, Pecorino-Romano, 3 egg yolks and whole eggs. Season with black pepper, then set aside.

  • Step 2

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add bucatini and cook until al dente, 9-11 minutes. Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup pasta water.

  • Step 3

    Meanwhile, add guanciale to a large skillet and place over medium heat. Cook, stirring often, until fat is rendered and guanciale is golden, 8-10 minutes.

  • Step 4

    Stir reserved pasta water into egg mixture to temper, then, working quickly, add cooked hot pasta and guanciale (including rendered fat). Toss until cheese has melted and eggs thicken into a creamy and glossy sauce. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Divide between 4 bowls, nestling 1 egg yolk in each bowl, if desired. Garnish with more grated Parmesan and parsley, then serve immediately.