Carbonara - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. bacon, cut in small pieces
1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp. kosher salt or 1 Tbsp. regular salt
1 lb. pasta (fettuccine or spaghetti)
3 eggs
1 c. Parmesan cheese
3 small garlic cloves
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Brown bacon in oil 7 to 8 minutes. Cover to keep warm. Add salted water and cook pasta as directed. Stir often. (Save 1/3 cup pasta water for additional moisture if needed.) Beat eggs. Add to cheese and add garlic. Combine drained pasta, egg/cheese mixture, bacon, salt and pepper. The warm bacon and pasta will cook the egg mixture.