Makes 4 Main-Course or 6 First-Course servings
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1/4 C freshly grated pecorino romano cheese
1/4 C freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and coarsely ground pepper
1 lb dried spaghetti
1/4 C extra-virgin olive oil
1/4-lb piece pancetta cut into small cubes
2 cloves garlic, very thinly sliced
1/2 C dry white wine
Generous handful of fresh flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Meanwhile, break the eggs into a warmed large, shallow bowl, add the cheese, and whisk to blend well.
Generously salt the boiling water, add the spaghetti, and cook until al dente, 7-9 minutes.
While the pasta is cooking, in a large frying pan over medium heat, heat the oil. Add the pancetta and saute until just starting to become crisp, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add the white wine and cook until reduced by half.
Drain the pasta, leaving a bit of water clinging to it, and add it to the bowl with the egg cheese mixture. Toss quickly (this will heat the eggs and leave a creamy coating on each strand of pasta). Add the pancetta with all of the pan juices.
Season to taste with salt and a generous amount of pepper. Add the parsley and toss again. Serve at once.
**Notes from Em**
It was impossible to find pancetta, so I substituted bacon, and it was still really good. Next time I make it I will leave out the parsley (my husband I don't like it), and maybe add some halved cherry tomatoes just for fun.
