Pasta Carbonara has to rank up there as one of my all-time favorite foods.  It generally has everything I love the most about food: pasta, bacon, and cheese.  It also tastes great next to some steamed veggies.  It also can be whipped up in about ten minutes or so, which is great for those nights when I just don't have time or energy for a long drawn out meal.

*Ingredients*

1 lb. pasta (I used spaghetti)

3 cloves garlic cut in half

1 T extra virgin olive oil

1/2 pkg bacon, cut into 1/2" pieces

2 eggs

1/4 c half-n-half (you could use cream or whole milk..we just always have half-n-half)

fresh cracked pepper

*to make*

In a large pot bring water to a boil.  Add salt and pasta.  Cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.  Drain.

While the water is boiling, heat olive oil in a pan over med heat.  Add in bacon and garlic and cook until browned. In a small bowl whisk together eggs and cream. Add pasta to the bacon and cook for another 2 minutes.  Remove pan from heat and pour in the egg mixture, parmesean, and plenty of pepper. Toss and serve.