Pasta Carbonara

 Keith & Gracie make excellent fresh fettuccine, but this is good w any pasta you like

This also good w asparagus subbed for peas, or topped w grilled chicken or shrimp or sausages for extra protein  

2 egg yolks

2 eggs

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

6 slices bacon, diced

1 shallot, minced

Salt & pepper to taste

1 cup frozen peas 

1 pound pasta of your choice 

Parmesan cheese & black pepper to top 

Whisk together eggs, cheese, salt, & pepper

Bring a large pot of water to boil (for pasta & peas)

Sauté bacon in a medium skillet until cooked through & move bacon to a plate , reserving 2 Tbs of drippings in skillet

Sauté shallot 2-3 minutes until softened, then add garlic for 1 min  

Boil pasta until al dente, adding peas for last 30 seconds.  Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water

Return pasta & peas to pot over medium heat  work quickly to whisk hot pasta water & egg mixture into pasta & peas & cook 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly  add skillet contents & bacon to pasta & stir well  until thickened  

Serve immediately w extra Parmesan cheese & cracked black pepper to taste