Spaghetti Carbonara

If you're watching your carbs or weight or cholesterol, then this dish ain't for you.  But oh girlfriend, this is one good dish.  Easy to make and great for that first meal with the new guy.

Photo by Todd Coleman

SERVES 4

INGREDIENTS

3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
10 oz. pancetta, cut into ½″-long x ¼″-square strips
⅔ cup white wine
1 lb. dried spaghetti
⅔ cup finely grated Parmesan
¼ cup finely grated pecorino Romano
2 tbsp. finely chopped parsley
2 eggs
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat oil in a 12″ skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic, and cook until golden, about 1 minute. Remove and discard garlic. Add pancetta, and cook until edges are crisp, about 6 minutes. Add wine, and cook until thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.

2. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti, and cook until al dente, about 7 minutes. Drain, reserving ¼ cup pasta water. In a large bowl, whisk together Parmesan, pecorino, parsley, and eggs; while whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in reserved pasta water until smooth. Add spaghetti along with reserved pancetta mixture. Season with salt and a generous amount of pepper. Toss to combine, and serve immediately.