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Fantastic Spaghetti Carbonara

Ingredients for 2

  • 3 large free-range egg yolks
  • 40 g Parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 20 g Pecorino (grated)
  • 150 g pancetta
  • 200 g spaghetti
  • 1 garlic clove (crushed)
  • extra virgin olive oil

Method

  1. Put the egg yolks, the Parmesan and the Pecorino into a bowl, mix well and set aside.
  2. Cut the pancetta into 1 cm thick chunks and set aside.
  3. Cook the spaghetti and follow cooking instructions as stated on package.
  4. Heat a pan over medium heat and add a little olive oil. Add the garlic and fry for 1 minute. Then add the pancetta and leave until crispy.
  5. Pick out the garlic from the pan and add the drained spaghetti (set  a little cooking water on the side). Mix the spaghetti with pancetta and remove the pan from the heat.
  6. Finally add the egg mixture and a little cooking water until everything is smooth.
  7. Serve with grated Parmesan, salt and pepper.