Bacon & Egg Carbonara

1. 1

   In a wide fry pan; cook bacon over medium heat until crisp.

2. 2

   Spoon off and discard all but 3 tablespoons of the drippings; keep pan with bacon warm over lowest heat.

3. 3

   In a 5 to 6 quart pan; cook pasta in three quarts boiling water just until tender to bite, according to package directions.

4. 4

   After adding the pasta to the boiling water, spoon 1/2 cup of the sour cream into each of 4 wide, shallow bowls; place bowls in a 200 degree oven while completing cooking.

5. 5

   Drain pasta well; add pasta and chives to bacon in the pan.

6. 6

   Mix lightly, using two forks.

7. 7

   Spoon an equal portion of pasta mixture into each warm bowl.

8. 8

   Make a nest in the center of each; slip in an egg yolk.

9. 9

   Mix each portion individually and sprinkle with cheese.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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