Donal Skehans Speedy Carbonara - olive oil

Method

• Cook the pasta in a large saucepan according to the instructions on the packet.
• Whilst the pasta is cooking, grate the parmesan.
• Next heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat, add the bacon lardons and fry for 2-3 minutes until crisp.
• If the bacon is quite fatty, you won?t need the oil, as it will release its own fat.
• Drain the spaghetti, reserving a little of the cooking water.
• Return the pasta to the saucepan and, while it is still steaming hot, add the parmesan cheese, egg yolks and cooked bacon.
• Season with salt and black pepper.
• Quickly stir everything together to give a creamy coating to the pasta
• S erve straightaway, as the pasta can become a bit stodgy if it is left in the pan for too long.