{"id":"b9135d9c-c397-4a96-b1ce-6eb72c0e1712","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/b9135d9c-c397-4a96-b1ce-6eb72c0e1712","source_url":"https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/epi-syn-bucatini-with-lemony-carbonara","title":"Bucatini with Lemony Carbonara","description":"Lemon makes the perfect foil for carbonara’s salty richness. You may never go back.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4 servings","image_url":"https://assets.bonappetit.com/photos/6aba1f2ff655296e28c533e9/16:9/w_2000,h_1125,c_limit/bucatini-with-lemon-carbonara-BA-031317.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 tablespoon olive oil","item":"olive oil","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"6 ounces guanciale (salt-cured pork jowl), pancetta (Italian bacon), or slab bacon, thinly sliced, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces","item":"guanciale (salt-cured pork jowl), pancetta (Italian bacon), or slab bacon, thinly sliced, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces","quantity":6,"unit":"oz"},{"text":"2 shallots, finely chopped","item":"shallots","quantity":2,"preparation":"finely chopped"},{"text":"4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced","item":"garlic cloves","quantity":4,"preparation":"thinly sliced"},{"text":"1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper","item":"freshly cracked black pepper","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"12 ounces bucatini or other long-strand pasta","item":"bucatini or other long-strand pasta","quantity":12,"unit":"oz"},{"text":"Kosher salt","item":"Kosher salt"},{"text":"2 ounces Parmesan, grated, plus more","item":"Parmesan, grated","quantity":2,"unit":"oz","preparation":"plus more"},{"text":"2 large egg yolks","item":"large egg yolks","quantity":2},{"text":"1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, plus thinly sliced zest for serving","item":"finely grated lemon zest, plus thinly sliced zest for serving","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice","item":"fresh lemon juice","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"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."},{"number":2,"text":"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."},{"number":3,"text":"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."},{"number":4,"text":"Divide pasta among bowls; top with sliced lemon zest and more Parmesan."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T00:02:45.099908+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T00:02:45.099908+00:00"}