Spaghetti Carbonara

Directions

1. 1
   Boil a large pan of water and cook the pasta following the packet instructions.
2. 2
   Meanwhile, heat the butter in a small frying pan and cook the shallot, garlic and bacon for 5-7 minutes until golden.
3. 3
   Beat together the eggs, cream, most of the parmesan and plenty of ground black pepper.
4. 4
   Drain the spaghetti and return to the pan, off the heat.
5. 5
   Add the shallot and egg mixtures and toss together until the pasta is evenly coated.
6. 6
   Divide between four bowls then scatter the rest of the parmesan over, with a grinding of black pepper to serve.