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El dente means too lazy to cook the pasta.
5:36 it's amazing how much garlic aroma really got into that lard
"Gently fry the garlic for 7 to 10 minutes." Yeah, sure dude. lol
OMG how many times can a single video mention the word “lard”? An unhealthy product I would never eat. Please provide a recipe for cheesy pasta without a product that is known to be quite dangerous.
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Will bacon grease work the same?
why use three cloves gently smashed if you want less garlic flavor? why not use just one and smash it more?
Substituted the lard for beef tallow I had made from shortrib trimmings. Turned out nice and silky, but bland for my tastes. Maybe pork fat is just that much more flavorful? Or maybe it's meant to be light like that. Good recipe either way!
Pasta carbonara has bacon/prosciutto in it. I'm not Italian American but I am an avid reader of cookbooks and bacon/prosciutto is ALWAYS in pasta carbonara. Also, trying to claim lard as a replacement for bacon is seriously wrong.😂
What is this lard made of?
why is he just ignoring her, it wasnt just a one time thing and it caught me off guard that i almost thought that this was a skit😭😭
Eggs, lard, pecorino, Parm-Reggie… the whole farm's chipping in on this one! Cluck, oink, baaaa, mooo.
Starchy? You mean the lard solidifying.
Any other Catholics giggle a bit when you heard “From the lard”?
Would like to try using butter instead of lard. Worth a try, since we don't use pork products in our household.
When tapeworm dies in pork, you still ingest at least 20% dead tapeworm per serving
Nice – mac & cheese!
Simple recipe taste is very good wow 😊
So…is Crisco lard?
fancy mac and cheese
Do you know the nutritional values of this dish?
[slaps forehead] Put the measuring cup in the colander! OF COURSE!
Thanks for the idea. 🙂
This basically looks like carbonara without the guanciale. I've improvised this many times when I was too lazy to cook any bacon.
Yum! And great tip; put a measuring cup in the colander so you don’t forget to save some pasta water. 👍
Am I missing something or is this like a carbonara without the meat and copious amounts of pepper?
He keeps ignoring her comments.
Did you know that if you accidentally pour out all of the pasta water while cooking, you can use regular water as a substitute? Many people are not aware of this, but it actually works just as well. So next time you find yourself in this situation, don't worry, just give it a try!
How do americans get Parmagian out of Parmesan? I always wonder. Great recipe.
Yum! Quick, easy, delicious, and made entirely from ingredients that are staples in my kitchen – I’ll be making this a lot this winter!
I’ll stick with butter or oil. Or not even make it as the sauce is just eggs and pecorino. 😒
Looks wonderful but gotta say no to lard with my hubby’s heart issues. But I’ll sure give it a whirl with olive oil.
What brand of lard do you recommend?
No lard thanks.
Just made it with left over bacon fat, same as lard right?