15 Recipes To Upgrade Spaghetti Night - Tasting Table

Spaghetti carbonara is a time-tested Roman dish that comes together by rendering chopped guanciale (Italian cured pork jowl), pancetta, or even bacon in a skillet. The crisped pork is removed, while the remaining fat, once cooled, is whisked in a mixing bowl with egg yolks, grated Parmesan, and olive oil.

Cooked spaghetti is then added to the egg mixture. This is done off heat, which will ensure a creamy, not scrambled, result. Drizzling in pasta water as needed, you'll then stir in bright, fresh lemon zest, the cooked pork, chopped Tuscan kale that you've briefly boiled and squeezed out, and chopped roasted hazelnuts. Plated and garnished with additional Parm, this gussied-up take on the classic is sure to be a hit.

Recipe: Spaghetti Carbonara With Kale And Hazelnuts