Ingredients
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1 pound spaghetti
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5 large egg yolks
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1 large egg
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1 cup (4 ounces) finely shredded smoked Gouda, plus more for serving
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Kosher salt
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Black pepper
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
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6 ounces slab bacon, finely diced
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3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Directions
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In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking water.
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In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks with the whole egg, the 1 cup of Gouda, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 2 teaspoons of black pepper. Very gradually whisk in 1/2 cup of the reserved cooking water to temper the eggs.
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Meanwhile, in the large pot, heat the olive oil. Add the bacon and cook over moderate heat until rendered but not crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the pasta, crushed red pepper and 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta cooking water. Cook, tossing, until the pasta is coated, 1 to 2 minutes. Scrape the pasta mixture into the large bowl and toss vigorously until creamy, 1 to 2 minutes; add more cooking water if needed. Season with salt and pepper. Divide the pasta into bowls and serve, passing more Gouda at the table.
© Con Poulos