Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 25 minutes | Servings: 4 | Author: Olivelle (Styled the Chivilla Bay Way)
🌴 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Creamy. Cheesy. Comforting in the Italian hug-in-a-bowl kind of way. This Pici Carbonara is rich, silky, and completely unapologetic. Traditionally made with a chili-infused olive oil, we gave it a Chivilla Bay twist by swapping in Garlic & Herb Infused Olive Oil with a pinch of red pepper flakes. The result? A little heat, a lot of flavor, and just enough sass to keep things interesting.
Fair warning: sharing is optional.
🛒 Ingredients
For the Carbonara:
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5 oz pancetta or bacon
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2 whole eggs + 3 egg yolks, room temperature
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1 cup finely grated parmesan cheese, divided
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2 Tbsp Parmesan Asiago Dipper & Seasoning
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1 Tbsp Roasted Garlic White Barrel Aged Balsamic
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1 lb pici pasta (or your favorite long pasta)
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1 Tbsp Garlic & Herb Infused Olive Oil
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Pinch of red pepper flakes
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1 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Substitution Note:
If you prefer more savory depth and less spice, Tuscan Herb Infused Olive Oil is a great alternative to Garlic & Herb.
👩🍳 Directions
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In a small skillet over medium-high heat, cook pancetta until crispy, about 8–10 minutes.
Remove from pan, chop, and transfer to a large heat-safe bowl. Set aside. -
In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, egg yolks, ½ cup parmesan, Parmesan Asiago Dipper & Seasoning, and Roasted Garlic White Barrel Aged Balsamic until smooth. Set aside.
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Bring 4 quarts of water to a rolling boil. Season with 1 pasta rock (or salt generously).
Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve ½–1 cup pasta water, then drain. -
Immediately add hot pasta to the bowl with pancetta.
Slowly pour in the egg mixture while constantly tossing the pasta to create a creamy sauce (the heat from the pasta cooks the eggs—no scrambling allowed). -
Toss with remaining ½ cup parmesan, adding reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
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Finish with Garlic & Herb Infused Olive Oil, a pinch of red pepper flakes, and chopped parsley.
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Serve immediately while warm and dreamy.
✨ Chivilla Bay Tips & Swaps
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🍳 Room temp eggs matter – it helps keep the sauce silky
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🧄 Extra garlic fan? Add a tiny pinch of roasted garlic flakes
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🌶️ More heat: Increase red pepper flakes or finish with chili oil if available
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🧀 Cheese swap: Pecorino Romano works great for a sharper bite
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🍝 No pici? Bucatini, spaghetti, or tagliatelle all work beautifully
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