Shoulder Bacon Pasta Carbonara Recipe

Paradise Pasta Carbonara

Makes 6 servings

1/2 pound Fantasma's Finest Applewood Smoked Shoulder Bacon

1 pound spaghetti

4 eggs

4 yolks

2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese, divided

Fresh cracked pepper

Basil, for garnish

Preheat oven to 375° F. Cover a baking sheet with foil and place a rack in the center. Place bacon slices over rack and bake for 20 minutes for soft bacon and 30 minutes for crispy, crumbly bacon.

In a bowl, whisk together eggs, cheese and cracked pepper.

Boil a pot of water. If desired, break the spaghetti in half; cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain the spaghetti in a colander, saving some of the pasta water.

Place pasta in warm pot and add the egg mixture, stirring to combine. Add 1/2 cup pasta water at a time to create a creamy pasta sauce.

Serve pasta immediately, garnished with more pepper, cheese and basil.