Mafalda carbonara with shaved fennel salad, lemon and bottarga
Guanciale, a type of Italian cured meat made from pig cheeks, takes this carbonara to the next level. Serve with a crisp fennel salad, finished with salty bottarga.
Ingredients
- egg yolks3 ცალი
- Olive Oil2 სუფრის-კოვზი
- Garlic1 კბილი
- Extra virgin olive oil2 სუფრის-კოვზი
- Preserved lemons1 ცალი
Instructions
3 steps- 1
Boil the pasta in a large saucepan of salted water according to the packet instructions. Meanwhile, combine the egg yolks, Parmesan and pecorino in a small bowl, then set aside.
- 2
Add the olive oil and butter to a frying pan over high heat, fry the guanciale and garlic for 2-3 minutes until crisp. When the pasta is ready, transfer it to the pan (use tongs or a pasta fork) with some of the cooking water. Turn off the heat and add the egg yolk mixture. Toss well and add more pasta water if needed.
- 3
For the salad, drain the fennel and combine in a bowl with the remaining ingredients (except the cheese). Grate over some pecorino to finish. Serve the pasta with lots of black pepper and salad on the side.
Nutrition
1 serving ≈ 325 g
Nutrition values are estimates. - means data is unavailable.
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