Ingredients:
½ package Mangalitsa Jowl Bacon or Mangalitsa Jowl Bacon Ends
1 Lbs. Angel hair or spaghetti pasta
1 Tbsp olive oil
4 large egg yolks
3 Tbsp salt
Parsley for garnish
Salt and pepper to taste
2-3 oz grated parmesan plus more for serving
Directions:
- Bring 4 quarts of salted water to a boil, add the noodles and cook according to directions on box
- Combine the egg yolks and a pinch of salt and whisk until smooth. Add the parmesan and black pepper and whisk until smooth.
- Dice Bacon into ¼ inch pieces, cook over medium heat until slightly crispy, it is essential that steps 1 and 2 are completed so the pasta can directly removed from the water and tossed in the bacon grease
- Turn heat on bacon off and remove from heat. Drain the majority of bacon grease, leaving just a thin layer.
- Remove the noodles from the water and place directly into pan with bacon, tossing to coat
- Once pasta is evenly coated, use tongs to toss in egg mixture, until a creamy sauce has coated the noodles, add reserved pasta water if necessary to obtain a creamy consistency.
- Garnish with parmesan and parsley and serve.