Traditional Pasta Carbonara | Food Town

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or unsalted butter
• 1/2 pound thick cut bacon or pancetta, diced
• 1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced, about 1 teaspoon (optional)
• 3 large whole eggs
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 pound spaghetti (or fettuccine)
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste