Ingredients

  • 4 whole Large Eggs (farm Fresh Preferred!)
  • 8 ounces, weight Slab Bacon Or Pancetta
  • 1 pound Dried Spaghetti Noodles
  • 1 Tablespoon Sea Salt, For Pasta Water
  • 1/2 cups Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese Plus More For Garnish
  • 1/2 cups Freshly Grated Romano Cheese
  • Fresh Ground Black Pepper To Taste
  • Fresh Parsley, Torn For Garnish

Method

  • Bring a large pot of water to boil.
  • Place the eggs (in the shell) into a bowl with some warm water to bring the eggs up to room temperature.
  • Cube the bacon.
  • Add the bacon into a large skillet and cook over medium heat until crispy.
  • Remove bacon from the skillet and drain on a paper towel lined plate.
  • Add a tablespoon of sea salt to the boiling water and add in the dried pasta.
  • Cook according to package directions (about 9-10 minutes).
  • Meanwhile crack the eggs into a large (deep) serving bowl and whisk.
  • Add grated cheeses and plenty of fresh ground black pepper, stir.
  • Once pasta is cooked, drain off the water (reserve 1 cup of pasta water in case you need to revive the sauce) and add drained pasta to the bowl with the egg and cheese mixture.
  • Toss thoroughly to cook the egg and melt the cheese.
  • Add a bit of the reserved pasta water if you need to in order to loosen it up just a tad.
  • Add in the bacon and toss some more.
  • Serve and top with more black pepper, a sprinkle of grated Parmesan and some fresh torn parsley leaves.
  • Enjoy!