Pasta Carbonara

Ingredients

• 1 pound linguine or spaghetti
• 6 strips bacon or pancetta, diced
  
• 4 egg yolks
• 1 cup grated Parmesan
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped (optional)
  

Directions

1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
2. Meanwhile, fry the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat. Transfer to a paper towel and reserve the drippings.
3. In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Still whisking constantly, add 2 tablespoons of the drippings, or a spoonful of boiling pasta water, to temper the eggs. Working quickly, add the drained pasta and Parmesan to the yolk mixture and toss to combine. Add the salt, pepper, parsley, and bacon. Serve immediately.