The Silkiest Carbonara

Health score
7%
The Silkiest Carbonara
45 min.
6
525kcal

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If you're a pasta lover, you're in for a real treat with this carbonara recipe. The Silkiest Carbonara is a mouthwatering dish that's perfect for a cozy dinner or a special occasion. With a rich and creamy sauce, this pasta dish is sure to impress your taste buds. The secret to its silkiness lies in the combination of egg yolks, Pecorino cheese, and the perfectly cooked guanciale or pancetta. The guanciale is slowly rendered to release its flavorful fat, adding depth to the dish. As you whisk the egg mixture and toss in the al dente rigatoni, the magic happens - a luscious sauce forms, coating each piece of pasta.

This recipe serves 6 people, making it ideal for a family meal or a dinner party. The combination of green, pink, and white pepper adds a unique twist to the traditional black pepper, creating a delightful flavor profile. The cooking process is straightforward, but the result is a restaurant-quality dish. Imagine serving this pasta masterpiece, garnished with Pecorino, and watching your guests' eyes light up with delight.

With a caloric distribution of 40.94% from fat, 44.59% from carbs, and 14.47% from protein, this carbonara is a satisfying and well-balanced meal. So, gather your ingredients, follow the simple instructions, and get ready to indulge in the ultimate pasta experience with The Silkiest Carbonara.

Ingredients

  • servings pepper black freshly ground
  • large eggs 
  • large egg yolk 
  • 0.8 teaspoon peppercorns green freshly ground
  • 0.3 pound guanciale cut into 1/3" cubes (salt-cured pork jowl)
  • servings kosher salt 
  • 0.5 cup pecorino cheese finely grated plus more for garnish
  • 0.8 teaspoon pepper freshly ground
  • pound rigatoni 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper white freshly ground

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • whisk
  • pot
  • sieve

Directions

  1. Put guanciale in a large skillet and place overmedium-low heat. Cook, stirring frequently,until fat renders but guanciale is not browned,about 5 minutes.
  2. Pour into a fine-mesh sieve setover a small bowl; reserve drippings.
  3. Transferguanciale to a large bowl and let cool slightly.
  4. Add egg yolks and egg to bowl; whisk to blend.
  5. Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of boilingsalted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente.
  6. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta cooking liquid.
  7. To egg mixture, immediately add rigatoni,2 tablespoons pasta cooking liquid, and 1 teaspoonguanciale drippings; toss to coat. Workingin 3 batches, gradually add Pecorino, stirringand tossing to melt between batches.
  8. Addgreen, pink, and white pepper (or 1 1/2-2 teaspoonsblack pepper); toss until sauce thickens, addingmore pasta water by tablespoonfuls if needed.Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
  9. Divide among bowls.
  10. Garnish with Pecorino.

Nutrition Facts

Calories525kcal
Protein14.47%
Fat40.94%
Carbs44.59%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22.17
Glycemic Load
22.82
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
14.094347921726%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:525.07kcal
26.25%
Fat:23.62g
36.35%
Saturated Fat:9.2g
57.48%
Carbohydrates:57.9g
19.3%
Net Carbohydrates:55.35g
20.13%
Sugar:2.22g
2.47%
Cholesterol:274.12mg
91.37%
Sodium:494.45mg
21.5%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:18.79g
37.58%
Selenium:62.67µg
89.54%
Manganese:0.76mg
38.02%
Phosphorus:300.91mg
30.09%
Calcium:136.91mg
13.69%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
12.93%
Copper:0.25mg
12.43%
Zinc:1.85mg
12.34%
Folate:47.14µg
11.79%
Magnesium:46.23mg
11.56%
Vitamin B5:1.09mg
10.87%
Fiber:2.55g
10.21%
Iron:1.79mg
9.97%
Vitamin B6:0.2mg
9.96%
Vitamin B12:0.55µg
9.24%
Vitamin D:1.28µg
8.53%
Vitamin A:367.49IU
7.35%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.32%
Vitamin B3:1.31mg
6.53%
Potassium:213.68mg
6.11%
Vitamin E:0.71mg
4.7%
Source:Epicurious