Carbonara Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

wild boar bacon, grana padano, fresh egg, extra virgin olive oil

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Ingredients

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1
Boil the Pasta
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti.

2
Cook the Bacon
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the wild boar bacon and cook until crispy. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly, then chop into small pieces.
3
Mix the Sauce
In a bowl, whisk together the fresh eggs, grated Grana padano cheese, and a generous amount of black pepper until well combined.

4
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the bacon. Pour in the egg and cheese mixture while the pasta is still hot, tossing quickly to create a creamy sauce. If needed, add reserved pasta water a little at a time to achieve desired creaminess.
5
Finish with Olive Oil
Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil over the pasta and mix well. Adjust seasoning with additional black pepper if desired.

6
Serve
Plate the carbonara immediately, garnishing with extra grated Grana padano and black pepper to taste.