BUCATINI WITH LEMONY CARBONARA

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Lemon makes the perfect foil for carbonara's salty richness. You may never go back.

Provided by Chris Morocco

Categories     Bon Appétit     Pasta     Dinner     Bacon     Lemon     Egg     Garlic     Parmesan

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
6 ounces guanciale (salt-cured pork jowl), pancetta (Italian bacon), or slab bacon, thinly sliced, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
2 shallots, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
12 ounces bucatini or other long-strand pasta
Kosher salt
2 ounces Parmesan, grated, plus more
2 large egg yolks
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, plus thinly sliced zest for serving
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium. Cook guanciale, tossing often, until browned and crisp, 6-8 minutes. Add shallots and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add pepper and cook, stirring often, just until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 1/2 cups pasta cooking liquid.
  • Add pasta to skillet along with 1/2 cup pasta cooking liquid and 1 oz. Parmesan and toss to coat. Remove skillet from heat and add egg yolks. Toss again, adding more pasta cooking liquid as needed, until a smooth glossy sauce coats pasta. Add grated lemon zest, lemon juice, and another 1 oz. Parmesan. Toss to coat, adding more pasta cooking liquid if needed to loosen sauce.
  • Divide pasta among bowls; top with sliced lemon zest and more Parmesan.

Ryan Silva
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I've never made carbonara before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. I'm definitely going to try more pasta recipes from this website.


Mahmudul Hasan
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I'm not a huge fan of pancetta, so I used bacon instead. It was still delicious!


Carmen Biason
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Kinsey Bowen
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I used linguine instead of bucatini and it worked just fine. The sauce was creamy and flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


roedolf van den berg
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I wasn't sure about the lemon at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. It really brightens up the dish and makes it feel more summery.


ANY GAMER
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. I'll definitely be making it again.


Mulunesh Tefera
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I'm not usually a fan of lemon in savory dishes, but this recipe changed my mind. The lemon and pancetta flavors complement each other perfectly.


ILYAS Ghacha
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about the flavor and how light and refreshing it was.


jtallerthanuthompson Thompson
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I've always been a fan of carbonara, but this lemon version is something else! The citrusy flavor really takes it to the next level.


Muhammad yasir Muhammad sarwar
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This was delicious! I made it for my family last night and everyone loved it. The lemon added a really nice brightness to the dish and the pancetta was crispy and flavorful.