Amazon Associates

Amazon Associates PartnerTrusted

As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases made through links on this page. This helps support our site at no extra cost to you. Clicking on ingredient or equipment links will take you to amazon.com where you can purchase these items.

Classic Italian Spaghetti Carbonara

Recipe by Aden Films

A traditional Roman‑style carbonara made with Tuscan guanciale, Pecorino Romano, Parmesan, and a single egg yolk. The dish relies on the rendered pork fat and starchy pasta water to create a silky, creamy sauce without cream. Serve immediately for the best texture.

IntermediateItalianServes 1

Shop all ingredients on Amazon in one click • Printable PDF with shopping checklist

Source Video
15m
Prep
22m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
47m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$4.06
Per serving:$4.06

Critical Success Points

  • Render guanciale without burning – it provides the essential fat for the sauce.
  • Whisk the egg yolk with cheese before adding any heat to avoid lumps.
  • Combine the egg‑cheese mixture with the pasta off the heat; temperature control prevents scrambled eggs.

Safety Warnings

  • Handle hot pan and boiling water with care to avoid burns.
  • Use a sharp knife when slicing guanciale.
  • Raw egg yolk is used; ensure the residual heat fully cooks it to a safe temperature.

☕ 100% Free & Ad-Free Forever! Made by ADHD friends who got lost in recipe videos

We built this because we kept forgetting recipe steps. Help us keep it ad-free & support our caffeine addiction!

Buy Us a Coffee

You Might Also Like

Similar recipes converted from YouTube cooking videos

Pizza Eggplant

Pizza Eggplant

Grilled eggplant slices topped with tomato sauce, smoked bacon bits, melting mozzarella and Herbes de Provence, all baked in the oven for a quick and tasty appetizer.

55 min
4
$12.20
2
ItalianEasy
Zoto – Italian Panettone Ice Cream Dome

Zoto – Italian Panettone Ice Cream Dome

A show‑stopping, no‑bake Italian dessert made from a sliced panettone dome filled with vanilla ice‑cream mixed with orange zest, cherries and candied peel, a heart of chocolate hazelnut ice‑cream, all wrapped in a glossy Italian meringue and finished with a blow‑torch caramelised top and edible glitter.

4 hrs 51 min
8
$36.79
12
ItalianMedium
Fast Easy Delicious Italian Ciabatta Bread

Fast Easy Delicious Italian Ciabatta Bread

A quick and simple homemade Italian ciabatta bread with a crispy crust and fluffy interior. Follow the step‑by‑step method from Fast Easy Delicious to create bakery‑style loaves without any oil.

3 hrs 17 min
4
$1.65
1
ItalianEasy
Roulades de dinde farcies, sauce au Morbier et roses de pommes de terre

Roulades de dinde farcies, sauce au Morbier et roses de pommes de terre

Des roulades de dinde fines, garnies d'épinards, jambon cru, tomates séchées et pignons de pin, servies avec une sauce onctueuse au Morbier et des roses de pommes de terre croustillantes en forme florale. Un plat élégant d'inspiration italienne, facile à réaliser pour un dîner raffiné.

2 hrs 8 min
4
$29.00
2
ItalianMediumFrench
No-Bake Tiramisu Cheesecake

No-Bake Tiramisu Cheesecake

An airy and creamy cheesecake with tiramisu flavors, made without an oven. A crunchy base of English shortbread biscuits, a light filling of cream cheese, mascarpone and whipped cream, and a touch of ladyfinger biscuits soaked in coffee. Perfect for a gourmet evening.

13 hrs 45 min
8
$14.00
5
ItalianEasy
Burrata Salad with Grilled Peppers

Burrata Salad with Grilled Peppers

A fresh, indulgent summer salad made with creamy burrata, grilled peppers, diced tomatoes and balsamic vinaigrette. Perfect as a starter or light main for two people.

46 min
2
$7.39
4
ItalianEasy
Coffee