Ingredients

  • Salt
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 ounces pancetta or slab bacon, diced
  • 1 teaspoon diced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons white wine
  • 1/2 cup cream
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pound fresh linguine
  • 1 cup grated Pecorino Romano
  • 2 eggs, whites and yolks separated

Method

  • Put the 1 gallon water in a large pasta pot, season it with salt and bring it to a boil over medium heat.
  • Add the oil and pancetta to a large saute pan over low heat.
  • Cook the pancetta until crisp, being careful not to burn it, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and stir for 5 seconds.
  • Add the wine, cream and black pepper.
  • Cook until the sauce coats the back of a spoon.
  • Drop the fresh linguine into the water and stir to separate strands.
  • When the pasta is just undercooked, remove it from the water and add it to the saute pan with the sauce.
  • Gently stir for 1 minute.
  • Remove the pan from the heat, add 1/2 cup of the cheese and the egg whites and stir, being careful not to break the noodles.
  • Add the egg yolks and lightly toss.
  • Transfer the pasta to a serving bowl or platter and garnish with the remaining cheese.
  • Enjoy.