Bacon carbonara

• Smoked bacon lardons200g
• Spaghetti400g
• Free range eggs3
• Mature cheddar60g
• Garlic1 clove

Plus salt and pepper. About £2.88 for the amounts used.

Method

1. 1

   Cook 400g spaghetti following the pack. Keep a mug of the pasta water before draining.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, fry 200g bacon lardons for 5 minutes until crisp, adding 1 crushed garlic clove for the last minute.

3. 3

   Beat 3 eggs with 60g finely grated cheddar and plenty of black pepper.

4. 4

   Take the bacon pan off the heat. Add the drained spaghetti, then pour in the egg mix and toss quickly with a splash of pasta water until creamy. The heat of the pasta cooks the egg; keep it off the hob so the egg doesn't scramble.