Andrew Carmellini's Guide to Italian Cooking
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At his brand-new Leuca, in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, restaurateur Andrew Carmellini looks to Southern Italy for inspiration. Here, he shows us the tricks to perfect carbonara and more.
Calabrian Carbonara
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Know your sauce ratio.
For the silkiest carbonara, always use six egg yolks to one white.
Pick the right pasta.
Spaghetti is a classic for carbonara, but rigatoni is also traditional.
Get the recipe for Calabrian Carbonara.
Grilled Broccoli Rabe with Salsa Rossa
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Cook it through.
Blanch broccoli rabe before grilling so it's tender.
Get creative.
Tangy salsa rossa is versatile—use it on fish, chicken and pork.
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