Classic Italian Spaghetti alla Carbonara
Ingredients: 14 ounces (400 grams) spaghetti
7 ounces (200 grams) guanciale (or pancetta), diced
4 large egg yolks
1/2 cup (50 grams) grated Pecorino Romano cheese
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Salt, to taste
Directions: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti until al dente, according to package instructions. Reserve about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the spaghetti.
In a large skillet, cook the...