Chicken Carbonara

Directions

1. 1
   Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions until al dente.
2. 2
   When you drain the water, reserve 1 cup of pasta water for the sauce.
3. 3
   While the spaghetti is cooking, saute the garlic in the bacon fat until browned.
4. 4
   Add the chicken to the bacon fat and cook until heated through.
5. 5
   In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the half and half, eggs, egg yolks, and parmesan.
6. 6
   When the pasta is done, pour 1 cup of the pasta water slowly into the egg mixture to temper.
7. 7
   Add the pasta to the saute pan with the chicken.
8. 8
   Pour the egg mixture into the saucepan and cook, stirring frequently, until the egg mixture reaches 160 degrees.
9. 9
   Pour the sauce over the noodles and chicken and toss to combine.
10. 10
    Add more salt if desired.