Spaghetti Carbonara

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Ingredients (Serves 2)

  • 200g spaghetti
  • 100g guanciale
  • 2 egg yolks + 1 whole egg
  • 50–60g Pecorino Romano (finely grated)
  • Freshly cracked black pepper
  • Salt (for pasta water only)

Method

  1. Cook spaghetti in well-salted water until al dente.
  2. Render guanciale slowly in a cold pan until crisp.
  3. Whisk eggs, pecorino, and black pepper.
  4. Add pasta to guanciale pan off heat.
  5. Stir in egg mixture, loosening with pasta water.
  6. Serve immediately with extra pecorino.

No cream. No garlic. No shortcuts.