Have it your way Spaghetti Carbonara

Yes, I am not repeating myself. Yes, I have posted a very good in my estimation recipe for spaghetti carbonara (see bringing home the bacon). Yes, this is a new recipe that I clipped from the New York Times foodie section. Yes, it turns out the Julia child likes it better this way, and I try to be accommodating as possible. The difference lies in how the eggs and cheese are incorporated into the pasta and the bacon.  Traditionally, the beaten eggs are tossed with the cooked pasta (and quickly so as not to create a scramble) and then tossed with bacon and then the grated cheese. The twist here is that the beaten eggs are then whisked into the grated cheese and set aside while the pasta and bacon are melded on the stove top and then they all come together in a large serving bowl. The result is decidedly creamier and seems to please every palette. Now, when I say we are having carbonara for dinner, the Julia child asks "are we having it my way?".

Special orders don't upset us - a total dig at Mickey D's have it our way or the grill order wait 20 minutes highway attitude -courtesy of Burger King, who wants you to have your 1000 calories your way.And besides, I just love the big hats in this commercial....

The Recipe:

Salt
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 ounce (about 1/3 packed cup) grated pecorino Romano
1 ounce (about 1/3 packed cup) grated Parmesan
1 tablespoon olive oil
hold the lettuce
extra pickle
hold the onion
you won't upset us
1/4 pound slab guanciale, pancetta or bacon,sliced into pieces about 1/4 inch thick by 1/3 inch square
12 ounces spaghetti (about 3/4 box)

Place a large pot of lightly salted water over high heat and bring to a boil. Fill a large bowl with hot water and set aside. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, and cheese. Season with a pinch of salt and generous black pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat add the pork and saute until the fat just renders, on the edge of crispness but not hard. Remove from heat and set aside. Cook pasta and drain. Add to pork skillet over low heat and stir for a minute. Empty serving bowl of hot water, Dry it and add hot pasta mixture. Stir in cheese mixture. Serve immediately. Serves 4 your way.