Ham Carbonara

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

2. Meanwhile, whisk together the egg, yolks, and Parmesan cheese in a small bowl. Add a generous pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper.

3. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat and add the chopped bacon. Cook until just crispy, about 10 minutes. Add the diced ham to the skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the bacon and the ham from the skillet to a paper-towel-covered plate, leaving the rendered fat in the skillet.

4. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook over medium heat for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add the cooked pasta and ½ cup of reserved pasta water to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic-infused bacon fat.

5. Remove the skillet from the heat and pour in the egg and cheese mixture, stirring quickly and moving the pan back and forth to create a creamy sauce. Slowly add the remaining ½ cup of pasta water while quickly stirring.

6. Add the cooked bacon and ham back to the pasta and toss everything together. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately with a bowl of grated parmesan.