pata carbonara

from philippine star

1 pkg linguini
4T olive oil
1/4k bacon, cut into 1/4 inches
garlic, finely chopped
6 egg yolks
1 pkg heavy cream
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
salt / fresh ground pepper
chopped parsley
zest of lemon (optional)

1. cook pasta according to direction. reserve 1 cup cooking water and drain
2. heat a tbsp of oil in a large skillet over medium heat
3. add bacon until golden. set aside
4. reduce heat and add remaining oil. cook the garlic
5. beat the egg yolk, heavy cream and 1/2 cup cheese in a medium bowl until combined
6. add drained hot pasta and bacon to the skillet, and pour the egg mixture over
7. if pasta seems dry, add enough of the reserved cooking water to moisten
8. season liberally with freshly ground pepper