1 pound spaghetti
2 large egg yolks
½ cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
6 ounces thickly sliced pancetta, cut into 1/8-inch dice
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 cup (3 ounces) freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
Freshly ground black pepper
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the spaghetti until just al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks and cream. In a large, deep skillet, heat the oil. Add the pancetta and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until crisp, 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until golden, 1 minute.
Add the spaghetti to the skillet. Cook over low heat, tossing, until coated. Slowly add the reserved pasta cooking water and beaten egg yolks. Toss until coated with a creamy sauce, about 1 minute. Add the 1 cup of Parmesan and the nutmeg; season with pepper. Transfer to bowls and serve, passing extra Parmesan.
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