Steps

1. Cut thick-cut bacon into 1cm thick slices.
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2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. [Key Tip!] If using a small frying pan, you can break the pasta in half to boil it.
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3. Add the bacon and stir-fry until browned.
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4. Add 350ml water and 2g salt, stir well, and bring to a boil over medium heat.
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5. Once boiling, add 100g pasta and cook over medium-low heat, ensuring it's submerged. [Key Tip!] Cook for 1 minute longer than the package instructions.
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6. If the water reduces and the pasta emerges during cooking, add about 100ml water as needed, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking while continuing to boil.
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7. Crack 1 egg into a bowl and whisk thoroughly.
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8. Add 2 tbsp grated cheese and mix well.
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9. Add 1 tbsp milk and mix well. [Key Tip!] Adding milk prevents the egg from solidifying when combined with the pasta. You can substitute with heavy cream or soy milk.
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10. Once the pasta is perfectly cooked, turn off the heat.
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11. Remove the frying pan from the heat and place it on a damp cloth for about 1 minute to cool down slightly. [Key Tip!] Adding the egg sauce while the pan is piping hot will cause it to solidify, so briefly expose it to air to cool.
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12. Pour the prepared egg sauce over the pasta and gently mix until evenly coated.
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13. Return the frying pan to low-medium heat and stir for about 30 seconds to coat the pasta with the sauce. [Key Tip!] Be careful not to overheat, as this will cause the egg to solidify.
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14. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt or other seasonings as desired.
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15. Serve with a sprinkle of black pepper, if desired.
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