Spaghetti Carb0onara

(Courtesy of Family Circle)

Ingredients:
1 lb. spaghetti
6 slices bacon, diced
1 c. milk
2 large eggs plus 2 egg yolks
1/2 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
3/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 tsp. freshly cracked black pepper

Directions:
Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil.  Add spaghetti and cook for 10 minutes or as package directs.  Drain, reserving 1 c. of the pasta water.

Meanwhile, add bacon to a large skillet pan.  Cook over medium heat for 6 minutes or until slightly crispy.  Drain on paper towels, reserving 2 Tbsp. of the drippings.

Blend milk, eggs, egg yolks and salt.

Heat bacon drippings over medium heat.  Whisk in flour; cook 1 minute.  Quickly pour in milk mixture, whisking constantly to keep eggs from scrambling.  Cook 2-3 minutes or until thickened.  Remove from the heat and whisk in 1/2 c. of the cheese.

Toss drained pasta with sauce, bacon, remaining 1/4 c. cheese and some of the reserved pasta water.  Sprinkle with black pepper just before serving.