Classic Carbonara

We took a deep dive into traditional carbonara, tracing it back to its roots as a peasant dish made with pantry ingredients, and re-considered every factor. The result? Less pasta, more crispy-chewy strips of guanciale, and more silky creamy egg to hold it all together. When you buy the guanciale, make sure to ask for it in one piece so that you can cut it into chunky strips that will turn chewy-crispy and find their way into the pasta tubes as you toss together the sauce.