=== Pasta Carbonara === Ingredients: * 1/4 lb. of Bacon (or Ham, or Pancetta), sliced in to small strips * 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped * 2 large eggs * 1 cup of Parmigiano-Reggiano * 2 tablespoons olive oil * 1 lb. pasta (spaghetti is standard) * Extra veggies for sauté * Herbs to taste. Directions: - Cook the pasta in salted water. Al dente. Drain, and reserve 1/2 cup of water for use in the sauce. - Heat olive oil and bacon in sauté pan for about 3 minutes, or until nearly crispy bacon. Add garlic about a minute before any other leafy greens. Sautee until fat is fully rendered and mixed together and any extra veggies are cooked down. - Add HOT pasta to the sauté pan, mix well with the sautéed meat and greens. - Thoroughly beat egg and parmesan together. - Remove sauté pan from heat, and slowly mix the egg mixture in with the pasta while stirring well. Egg should not scramble, it should make a thick sauce over the pasta. - Thin the sauce with reserved 1/2 cup of pasta water. - Season with herbs, sea salt, and cracked pepper. - Optional: Garnish with parsley. Serve with extra cheese.