Spaghetti Alla Carbonara

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

2. 2

   Add pasta, and cook until al dente, about 7 to 9 minutes.

3. 3

   Just before the pasta is cooked, fry the pancetta in a large skillet until it is crisp and golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes.

4. 4

   Drain the pasta well, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking water.

5. 5

   Carefully pour it into the skillet, then add the pasta, and heat, shaking the pan, for 1 minute.

6. 6

   Add the grated cheese, the egg whites and pepper, and toss until they are fully incorporated.

7. 7

   Divide the pasta among 4 heated serving bowls, and make a nest in the center of each.

8. 8

   Gently drop an egg yolk into each nest, season with additional black pepper, and grate additional cheese on top.

9. 9

   Serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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