Spaghetti Carbonara

Directions

1. 1
   Combine bacon and butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
2. 2
   Saute until bacon is brown and crisp.
3. 3
   Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels and drain.
4. 4
   Whisk cream, 1/2 cup grated cheese and egg yolks in medium bowl to blend; whisk in 2 tablespoons drippings from skillet.
5. 5
   Set cream mixture aside; discard remaining drippings.
6. 6
   Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally.
7. 7
   Drain pasta and return to same pot.
8. 8
   Add cream mixture to pasta.
9. 9
   Toss over medium-low heat until sauce cooks through and coats pasta thickly, about 4 minutes (do not boil).
10. 10
    Mix in bacon.
11. 11
    Season to taste with salt and pepper.
12. 12
    Divide pasta among 6 plates.
13. 13
    Serve, passing additional cheese separately.