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Ingredients
Ingredients for 4 people;
- 350g Barilla Spaghetti
- 5 egg yolks
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 150g guanciale (cured unsmoked pork jowl) or pancetta
- 1 cup grated Pecorino Romano
- salt and black pepper to taste
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Method
- In a bowl, beat egg yolks with a pinch of salt and 1/3 of the grated Pecorino
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Heat oil in a pan over medium heat
- Add guanciale, cut into strips, and sauté for a few minutes until lightly browned
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Meanwhile, boil pasta in a large pot of salted water according to package directions
- Drain, reserving some of the cooking water, transfer to the pan with the guanciale and mix well
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Remove pan from heat, add beaten egg yolks with a few tablespoons of pasta cooking water and mix for about 30 seconds
- Add the remaining Pecorino and mix well
- Serve immediately, garnished with a generous pinch of freshly ground black pepper
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