The Food: Pasta Carbonara

This was most likely named for the Italian immigrants that came to this country who did not make a lot of money but who put in long, hard days in the coal mines.  The fresh cracked black pepper is what gives this dish its name (carbonara = carbon/coal).  

INGREDIENTS
Olive Oil
Bacon or Pancetta
Black Pepper
Egg (Optional)
Pasta of your Choice (long, thin pastas like spaghetti or linquine work best)

Heat just a drop of olive oil in a sauce pan and add your pancetta or bacon and sautee.  Cook your pasta according to the package directions.