# Spaghetti carbonara (from Binging with Babish)

Video: [Carbonara | Basics with Babish](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoHnwOHLiMk) by [Binging with Babish](https://www.youtube.com/@bingingwithbabish).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$4.33 per serving, ~$8.65 for ~2 portions (assumed); saves ~$17.67* per serving (80%) vs ordering out (~$22.00*). * Estimate: 4 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 2 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario carbonara pasta at ~$22, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 1/2 lb guanciale
- 3 large eggs
- 1 egg yolk egg yolks
- 4 oz pecorino romano cheese
- 50/50 ratio parmigiano reggiano cheese
- to taste black pepper
- to taste salt
- as needed pasta _(amount estimated)_
- about 1/2 lb bacon
- as needed garlic _(amount estimated)_

## Steps

1. [0:38](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoHnwOHLiMk&t=38s) Cut the guanciale into relatively sizable chunks and measure out cheese, eggs, and egg yolks.
2. [0:57](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoHnwOHLiMk&t=57s) Whisk eggs, egg yolk, grated cheese, and black pepper together in a bowl until smooth.
3. [2:16](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoHnwOHLiMk&t=136s) Cook guanciale in a cold pan over medium heat until fat renders and pork is fully cooked.
4. [2:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoHnwOHLiMk&t=150s) Boil pasta in salted water until al dente.
5. [3:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoHnwOHLiMk&t=213s) Add cooked pasta directly to the pan with the guanciale and toss to coat in the fat.
6. [3:44](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoHnwOHLiMk&t=224s) Remove pan from direct heat, pour in egg and cheese mixture, and agitate vigorously with pasta water to emulsify the sauce.
7. [4:10](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoHnwOHLiMk&t=250s) Plate the pasta and top with remaining guanciale and sauce.
8. [5:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoHnwOHLiMk&t=318s) Repeat the process using bacon and garlic for the second version.

## Equipment

- knife
- measuring cup
- bowl
- cheese grater
- scale
- fork
- pan
- pot
- tongs
- carving fork

## What the video didn't say

- servings
- totalMin
- exact pasta amount
- exact garlic amount
- exact salt and pepper amounts

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