Carbonara

Directions

1. 1
   in skillet, cook bacon in batches until very crispy.
2. 2
   set aside.
3. 3
   At the same time start your pasta water.
4. 4
   in a metal bowl, beat eggs and cheese together, slowly adding cheese until a thick, almost pasty texture is achieved.
5. 5
   set the metal bowl in a warm water bath (NOT HOT, your eggs will curdle).
6. 6
   meanwhile, sautee the veggies in the bacon drippings.
7. 7
   crumble the cooked bacon into the pan when done.
8. 8
   when pasta is done, use a pasta fork to scoop it directly from the boiling water to the egg bowl, stirring each forkfull immediately.
9. 9
   you'll get some pasta water, too.
10. 10
    that's ok. when sauce becomes thick and creamy, coating the pasta, stir in bacon/veggie mix.
11. 11
    serve immediately.