Meals

Mezzi Rigatoni Carbonara

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Prep Time: 20 mins. Servings: 4

This variation on the classic pasta carbonara features short rigatoni pasta sautéed in a sauce of grated Pecorino Romano and Parmesan cheeses with broiled, diced guanciale.

Ingredients

  • 1 box De Cecco mezzi rigatoni no. 26, cooked

  • ½ cup Pasteurized egg yolk

  • ½ Tbsp Ground black pepper

  • ½ cup Grated Pecorino Romano cheese

  • ¼ cup Grated Parmesan cheese

  • ½ cup Guanciale or pancetta, diced

Directions

  1. Stir yolk, black pepper, and both cheeses in a bowl and refrigerate.

  2. Meanwhile, broil the diced guanciale, and set fat aside.

  3. Combine pasta, egg sauce, and guanciale in a pan.

  4. Add fat and ¼ cup of boiling water and sauté for a few seconds. 5. Garnish with grated cheese and serve.