Description

Get a little taste of Italy with this wonderful pasta dish. It's full of bacon flavor and is made in a cheese and egg sauce that is simply divine.

Ingredients

• 1 lb. spaghetti pasta
• 1 T. salt
• 1 lb. thick cut bacon or pancetta, diced
• 4 egg yolks
• 2 whole eggs
• 1½ c. grated Pecorino Romano cheese, divided
• ½ t. freshly ground pepper
• 2 T. freshly chopped parsley, to garnish

Steps

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil; season with the salt. Cook pasta according to package directions, about 8-12 minutes. Reserve 1½ c. pasta cooking water; drain.
2. While pasta is cooking, cook bacon or pancetta in a large skillet, over medium heat until crisp, about 7-10 minutes. Drain fat from bacon, reserving 2 T. grease.
3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together egg yolks, eggs and 1 c. Pecorino Romano cheese.