Simple yummy pasta

My friend Carrie recently asked if I knew a good and simple pasta recipe. This is very good and very easy, courtesy of "Cook Illustrated's: The Best 30-minute recipes" (which I always factor at least 45 minutes for :) )

Skillet Pasta Carbonara

6 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
5 garlic cloves, minced
salt and ground black pepper
3/4 cup dry white wine**
3 cups water
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
12 ounces thin spaghetti (or speghettini), broken in half.
1/3 cup heavy cream
2 large eggs
2/3 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese

1. Render Bacon: Cook bacon in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until fat has rendered, about 4 minutes. Transfer bacon to small bowl with slotted spoon, set aside. Pour off all but 1 tablesppon bacon fat.

2. Saute Aromatics: Add garlic and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to skillet and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir wine into skillet and simmer until almost dry, about 2 minutes.

3. Simmer Spaghetti: Stir water, broth, and spaghetti into skillet. Increase heat to high and cook, stirring often, until spaghetti is tender and liquid has thickened, 15 to 18 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk cream, eggs, and cheese together in small bowl.

4. Add egg mixture: Off heat, pour egg mixtgure over pasta and toss to combine. Add bacon and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Jamie's Notes:
- I added a little xtra bacon
- Make sure you like whatever wine you use. The flavor is very strong! I have used Sauvignon Blanc and it was good, but I want to try Chardonnay next time.
- Serve with green salad.


** Cooking Wines

Dry White Wines
Savignon Blanc
Chardonnay
Chenin Blanc
Riesling

Dry Red Wines
Zinfandel
Carbernet Sauvignon
Bordeaux
Pinot Noir
Grignolino
Cotes-da-Rhone