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Ingredients
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 8 ounces pancetta or 8 slices thick-cut bacon, diced
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1-1/4 cups (5 ounces) freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook for 10 to 12 minutes or until al dente.
2. While the pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pancetta and cook until crisp, about 6 minutes. Remove all but 1 tablespoon of the fat.
3. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water and then drain the pasta. Add the pasta to the skillet of pancetta and toss to combine.
4. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with the egg yolks. Turn off the heat under the skillet, add the eggs and 1 cup of the cheese, and toss thoroughly to combine. Add the reserved pasta water as needed to thin the sauce to the desired consistency. Season with salt and a generous amount of black pepper.
5. Serve immediately with the remaining 1/4 cup cheese sprinkled on top.