Most spaghetti carbonara recipes are WRONG....

Spaghetti carbonara is probably in my top 5 Italian recipes. It is incredibly easy to make, provided you follow some crucial steps. So why then, is this simple recipe messed around with so much!?

We've all seen the abhorrent creations, by adding peas, double cream, mushrooms, chillies and garlic. And hey, it probably tastes good....but a carbonara it aint! A proper homemade spaghetti carbonara is one of those dishes that shouldn't be messed around with, it needs protecting from the imposters. It's made with spaghetti, eggs, guanciale or pancetta, pecorino cheese and black pepper. That's just 4 ingredients if you discount the pepper! That's it, that's all you need to make carbonara.

Like many Italian recipes, spaghetti carbonara falls under the Italian way of cooking called Cucina povera which translates to 'poor kitchen'. It's a thrifty frugal way of cooking, and getting the best out of the little ingredients you have. Spaghetti carbonara is simple, cheap food that has bags of flavour. So put the mushrooms, peas and double cream down and let me teach you how to make it properly.

To make my spaghetti carbonara you will need:
►250g of bucatini spaghetti
►4 medium sized egg yolks (Burford browns if you can, or good free range)
►About 40-50g of grated pecorino cheese plus extra for serving
►160g of diced pancetta (but get guanciale if you can)
►Plenty of black pepper
►Salt for cooking the pasta

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[vincenzosplate]

Adam you are the best. This video is one of the best videos I have ever watched. Loved the way you put together the beginning of the video especially the part with Jean Claude Van Damme 😂😂😂
your carbonara looks fantastic, the real deal. Isn't it better when we enjoy the real flavours? If you see Gordon on the street, remind him please. Keep it simple and you never go wrong

[Pillepalle-xk]

I just thought "man, if Vincenzo could see this, he would cry tears of joy" and BOOM - here he is :) Well done, Adam! You deserve a badge of honour from Italy 🏵 and a big 👍 for the fun and creative video editing :)

[cstephen]

Looks great. One suggestion to try though. If you crack the pepper into the oil, as the pork finishes rendering, you can bloom the spice and infuse the oil with the its flavour (then add some more freshly ground pepper near the end for extra bite/punch :)

[jppatlorn]

Hey, I just found your channel and I love it. Thanks for the videos!

[markd]

Loved the intro, and you did it the correct way. My nonna wouldn't hit you with the spoon.

[rosemarysutton]

So glad you made a “proper” carbonara, looks delicious!

[joaopedrocampagnollo]

This is absolutely the best video I've ever seen about how to cook carbonara ! Thank you so much! 🍝

[barryisland]

That looks delicious Adam and as close to what i have eaten many times in Umbria..Most of the Carbonara i have been served in the UK has resembled Cat sick..Stay Well.

[slothape]

Guanciale vs pancetta is a massive difference. Once I found guanciale i never would have it another way

[kriswarren]

I always get tense when you turn your stove on 😬

[faydove]

Brilliant Adam and i didn't realise it was so easy. Thank you and, aaaw an appearance from lovely Mogs.

[dinovash]

6:20 This is the reason why I love your videos... keep it up! Great video as always :)

[nancyleitner]

That looks awesome, can't wait to try it.

[lesreid]

Hi Adam, the thing I like about this is it not only looks amazing, it looks very simple to get it right. Thanks mate 👍

[FusionVir]

Respect man ! 170 points from 5 available.

[paulelvidge]

Even two Italian restaurants near me cook it wrong, using cream! I prefer your authentic Italian version mate.

[svenneven]

Great work Adam! Your editing skills are on 🔥 lately 👏 Only one question left: where did the Tesco sauce go? 😁

[isyt]

Looks perfect and I do love a proper carbonara. Having said that I make it the rip-off British way most of the time with just streaky bacon and parmesan, and occasionally the dreaded cream 🤷🏻‍♂️

[Nonnaxs]

Cannot wait to see what you have for us in the next few hours

[alangeeves]

adam that was perfect just like antonio carlucci did it .i love your sense of humour and mogs cheers mate