Carbonara | Basics with Babish

Carbonara has been the subject of some severe bastardization here in the states, where we regularly eschew Italian tradition in favor of garlic, bacon, and green peas for some reason.

Carbonara | Basics with Babish

See those chefs tear me apart here: https://youtu.be/bnZ_70XyVAk?t=239

 

Music: "A Beautiful Life" by Broke for Free

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+ Traditional Carbonara shopping list:

1/2 pound guanciale (can substitute with pancetta)

3 large eggs

1 egg yolk

4 ounces of cheese (Pecorino Romano or Parmigiano-Reggiano)

Ground black pepper

Spaghetti noodles

 

+ Modern Carbonara shopping list:

1/2 pound thick cut bacon

Parmesan or Romano cheese

3 large eggs 

1 egg yolk

Ground black pepper

Garlic

1/3 cup starchy pasta water

Bucatini noodles