Carbonara Miner's Daughter

1. 1

   Chop the bacon and pancetta finely and place it in a skillet.

2. 2

   Sautee on low heat until nearly crisp.

3. 3

   Add the garlic and continue to cook until the bacon is to the desired doneness.

4. 4

   Stir in the cream and simmer.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, cook the pasta to the manufacturer's directon.

6. 6

   Beat the eggs in a large bowl.

7. 7

   When the pasta is done cooking, drain it, but do not rinse.

8. 8

   Dump it into the bowl with the eggs and stir.

9. 9

   Add the sauce from the skillet and continue to stir.

10. 10

    Remove from the heat and add the cheese.

11. 11

    I like to use one of those cheese grinders like they have at Olive Garden.

12. 12

    Yeah, I eat there sometimes.

13. 13

    Stir at about 1/3 intervals.

14. 14

    In other words, add 1/3 the cheese, stir, add another 1/3 cheese, I think you get the point.

15. 15

    Once the cheese is thoroughly blended in, crank in the pepper.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.