Pasta Carbonara Recipe

Ingredients

  • 3/4 tsp. fresh peppercorns, I used Tellicherry
  • 8 oz. spaghetti, but you can use linguini or perciatelli (bucatini)
  • salt
  • 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed slightly (use your hand or the side of a knife blade)
  • 2 - 3 oz. bacon, about 2 slices (or if you can find it, Guanciale is traditional, or pancetta)
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 2 - 3 oz. grated fresh parmigiano Reggiano cheese (traditional is Pecorino Romano)
  • 2 - 3 TBSP. pasta cooking water (see instructions below)

Description

This Was Tonight's Dinner. I Adapted This Recipe From The Delicious Days Blog. I Don't Have Easy Access To Pecorino Romano Cheese, Much Less Guanciale Or Even Pancetta In My Town Or Even The Larger City About 30 Miles Away. Even If It Was Available, Th

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