Ingredients:

  • 1 lb spaghetti
  • 4 oz pancetta, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook spaghetti according to package instructions.
  2. In a separate skillet, cook pancetta over medium heat until crispy. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together eggs and cheese. Set aside.
  4. Once spaghetti is cooked, reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
  5. Immediately add hot spaghetti to the skillet with pancetta and stir to coat.
  6. Remove skillet from heat and quickly pour in the egg and cheese mixture, stirring constantly to prevent eggs from scrambling.
  7. If the sauce is too thick, gradually add reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
  8. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve hot. Enjoy!