Carluccio Gift Set

Carbonara Dinner and Dessert

A package which includes what you need to create the authentic carbonara. Comes with wine and dessert.

Notes from the Curator

Enjoy this simple set that includes the essential items you need for your Carbonara dish — guanciale or cured italian pork cheeks, pecorino romano and good pasta from Gragnano, the pasta capital of Italy. To start your carbonara dish:

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add diced guanciale. Cook, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and crispy, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and drain on paper towels.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite.
Whisk eggs, half of the Pecorino Romano cheese, and some black pepper in a bowl until smooth and creamy. Pour egg mixture over cooked pasta, stirring quickly, until creamy and slightly cooled. Stir in guanciale. Top with remaining Pecorino Romano cheese and more black pepper.

Enjoy with an Italian red, Valpolicella. Finish off with a cup of tea with our best honey and some slices of Christmas Panettone.

Basket Suggestion

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Storage Instructions

Guanciale — Store in the fridge once opened. Rewrap in plastic wrap and store in a ziploc bag for better results. Cured guanciale lasts indefinitely in the fridge but for maximum freshness, consume within 2 months.

Pecorino Romano, Gragnano Spaghetti Pasta, Muria Honey, Gryphon Tea box — Store in a cool dry place.

Speri Valpolicella Classico DOC 2018 — Store unopened red wines in a cool, dry, and dark place safe from constant vibration. Keep your bottle horizontal in a wine rack or cellar to retain the moistness of the cork. The ideal temperature for storage is between 16 to 18°C. Once opened, a bottle will be good for 3 to 5 days standing upright in the refrigerator.

Panettone — Serve at room temperature. An opened Panettone can last as long as 45 days in room temperature given that it is stored back inside its keep fresh bag. Do not throw out the bag. Store your leftover Panttone inside the bag and reseal before bringing out to serve again. Does not need refrigeration.