Spaghetti Carbonara (Real)

Serves 4

prepBring 4 litres / 1 quart water to boil with 1 tbsp salt
6 oz / 175 g guanciale (or pancetta or block bacon), cut into batons	Cook guanciale until golden, 4–5 min	Toss pasta with guanciale fat	Mix vigorously with pasta water, 1 min	Serve immediately in warm bowls
2 large eggs	Whisk eggs, yolks, cheese, pepper
2 egg yolks
3.5 oz / 100 g parmigiano reggiano, finely shredded
1/4 tsp black pepper
14 oz / 400 g spaghetti	Cook pasta per packet directions
1/2 cup / 125 ml pasta cooking water
1 garlic clove, finely minced (optional)

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