spaghetti with bacon and eggs

By momofsixplus1

Ingredients

• 3/4 lb spaghetti
• 8 slices bacon
• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated parmesan(about 3 oz)
• kosher salt
• black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

cook the pasta according to the package directions. reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water. drain the pasta and return it to the pot.

meanwhile, cook the bacon in a nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium heat until crisp, 6-8 minutes. Let cool, then break into pieces.

wipe out the skillet and return it to medium heat. crack the eggs into the skillet;cook until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny, 3-4 minutes.

toss the pasta with the bacon, 1/2 cup of the parmesan, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, and the reserved pasta water.

divide the pasta among bowls and top with the eggs. sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of parmesan.