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Step 1
Add the pancetta to a small skillet and add enough cold water to barely cover the meat.
Step 2
Place the skillet over high heat and cook until the water evaporates.
Step 3
Reduce heat to medium high and continue cooking the pancetta, stirring frequently, until crispy.
Step 4
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the pancetta to a plate; reserve 1 tablespoon of the rendered fat and cool to room temperature.
Step 5
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Step 6
Cook the pasta in the boiling water according to the package directions until al dente; reserve 1 cup of the cooking water, then drain the pasta.
Step 7
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk the whole egg, egg yolks, pecorino, pepper and the pancetta renderings until well combined.
Step 8
Add the pasta and, using tongs, begin tossing the pasta into the egg-cheese mixture immediately. Add the pancetta and continue tossing, adding a little reserved cooking water as needed, until a creamy, velvety sauce forms.
Step 9
Serve immediately with a sprinkling of pecorino and freshly ground black pepper.