This indulgent Roman pasta dish features perfectly cooked spaghetti coated in a creamy sauce made with eggs, Pecorino Romano, crispy guanciale, and a touch of freshly cracked black pepper. A simple, yet decadent dish that’s sure to impress with every bite.
Ingredients
150 g diced guanciale or pancetta as an alternative
3 large eggs
1 cup Pecorino Romano cheese finely grated
Freshly ground black pepper
500 g Al Bronzo Barilla Spaghetti
Salt
Method
Crush some black pepper and toast it lightly in a frying pan to bring out the flavour.
Add the guanciale into the pan. Cook until golden and crispy, then splash in a little hot pasta water to loosen it.
Separate the egg yolks and mix them with the grated Pecorino Romano in a bowl to make a creamy base.
Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente. Save some of the water before draining.
Add the hot pasta straight to the crispy guanciale and pepper and coat.
Then combine the pasta and guanciale to the egg and cheese mix. Stir quickly so the heat of the pasta cooks the eggs gently into a smooth creamy sauce. Add a bit more pasta water if needed.
Serve right away with extra cheese, fried guanciale and pepper on top.