not bad huh? i feel like i more or less nailed the sauce, however i feel a bit underwhelmed about the flavor. if anything it’s a bit bitter.
i have several suspects. could be that i had to use thin pancetta (cooked no more than on pic no3) that i got pretty crispy. or it could be the suboptimal pecorino (pic no4). what do you think guys?
by Swimming_Slide_7035
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Tips for the future? Do more and invite!
More cheese
More freshly cracked black pepper
Mix cheese with other cheese, parmesan/peco/grana
Maybe save more fat if possible
Also pasta water is necessary for good taste and texture
If you want a fun variation that is very easy to customize with flavors, Ethan Chelbowski has a really easy and very tasty recipe in [this video](https://youtu.be/D6rWg9SBL0I?si=LO9WS8mUboisJUu9). He calls it fiery carbonara. It’s very good (I thought).
Trigger warning for anyone who considers “authenticity” important.
tbh it looks perfect. the pancetta might be overcooked like you mentioned. it might be undersalted, salt can help with bitterness, and might make it taste like more.
this looks so good i had such amazing carbonara for the first time in january and i still think about how the guanciale was like actual buttah