Spaghetti Carbonara

1 pound spaghetti
8 slices bacon cut 1 inch thick crosswise
3 large eggs
3/4 cup plus more for serving of  grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup half and half
coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
pinch freshly grated nurtmeg
optional chopped parsley for garnish
TO cook the pasta put water in large pot and bring to a boil.
Bacon should be cooked over medium heat stirring occasionally in large skillet over medium heat  for 8 - 12 minutes transfer to a paper towel lined plate .

The boiling water should be salted generously and add pasta and cook how the package it conmes in says cooking until it is  al dente .

While the spaghetti is cooking the eggs should be whisked together along with the Parmesan cheese  and half and half set aside.

The pasta should be drained leaving some water left on the noodles . Quickly add the pasta while it is hot to egg mixture  The bacon should be crumbled and added to pan, this should have as seasonings. pepper, nutmeg and salt and they should be all combined by tossing it together , The eggs will be cooked from the heat  of the pasta which is why you immediately add pasta to egg mixture. This should be served immediately  and  served with additional Parmesan cheese and parsley.

Adapted from Marthastewart.com rewritten by Gretchen McKay