To start, you’ll need to gather your ingredients. You’ll need 6 ounces of spaghetti or your preferred pasta shape, 2 large egg yolks, 1/2 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup and 2 tablespoons of heavy cream, 2-3 cloves of garlic, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 2-3 slices of guanciale, a few strips of pancetta, and one tablespoon of truffle oil. You can find guanciale and pancetta at most specialty food stores or Italian markets.
Begin by cooking the pasta according to the package directions until it is al dente. While the pasta cooks, fry the guanciale and pancetta in a skillet over medium-high heat until they are crispy. Once they are cooked, remove them from the skillet and place them on a paper towel to drain off any excess oil.
Next, mince the garlic and sauté it in the same skillet used to cook the guanciale and pancetta. Once the garlic is fragrant, add the heavy cream and stir it into the pan. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then turn off the heat and put it aside.
Once the pasta has finished cooking, drain it and set it aside for a moment. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and salt. Once everything is well combined, add the truffle oil and mix everything together again.
Add the hot pasta to the skillet with the cream sauce and stir it well to coat the pasta with the sauce. Make sure the heat is turned off, as you don’t want the sauce to curdle. Slowly pour the egg mixture into the skillet while continuously stirring the pasta.
The residual heat from the pasta and the skillet should be enough to cook the egg yolks, but you can turn the heat back on to low if needed. Stir everything well to make sure the egg mixture is well distributed and coats the pasta evenly.
Serve the pasta hot and topped with the crispy guanciale and pancetta. You can also sprinkle a bit of extra Parmesan cheese on top if you like. Truffle carbonara with crispy guanciale and pancetta is a rich and satisfying pasta dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a delicious treat any day. With these simple steps, you can easily make this decadent pasta dish in your own kitchen and impress your friends and family with your culinary skills.