Step 1

Add olive oil to a large frying pan over medium heat.

Step 2

Next, add in the guanciale and cook for 5 to 6 minutes or until crisp and browned. Keep warm.

Step 3

In a large bowl whisk together the egg yolks, Romano cheese, and cracked pepper until combined.

Step 4

Temper the eggs by whisking in ½ of the hot rendered guanciale fat from the pan until combined.

Step 5

Next, add in the homemade pasta to a large pot of boiling salted water and cook for 2 minutes.

Step 6

While the pasta is cooking take ¼ cup of the hot boiling pasta water and whisk it into the egg mixture further bringing it into safe temperatures.

Step 7

Drain the pasta and add it to the bowl with the egg and cheese mixture along with the crisp-cooked guanciale and toss until completely coated.

Step 8

Serve in a large pasta bowl and garnish with more Romano cheese and cracked pepper.