Bacon & Egg Carbonara

Directions

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.