Spaghetti Carbonara alla Mario

We have a lot of spaghetti noodles (we like to buy a large package of wheat ones from Costco--they're seriously taste so much better than normal ones!) and I like spaghetti and all, but I wanted to try something different than marinara and alfredo sauces.
I tweaked a recipe from "The Food Nanny Rescues Dinner" cookbook (I LOVE her cookbook!) and let me say this dish is delish! ;) Be wary of the salt; the meat and Parmesan cheese give it a nicely salted flavor already. Serve with crusty bread and a green veggie or salad. Serves 4.

Spaghetti Carbonara alla Mario

8 oz uncooked spaghetti noodles
2 eggs
6 strips of bacon or 2 slices pancetta (Italian bacon), diced
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 to 1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 c freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1. Cook the spaghetti according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, beat the eggs in a small bowl. Set aside.
3. In a large saucepan, cook the bacon over medium-high heat until it is cooked through but not crisp. Remove it from the pan and drain it on paper towels. Leave bacon fat in pan and add the olive oil. Heat. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, just until you smell the aroma. Careful not to burn garlic. Remove from heat. Crumble bacon and return it to the pan.
4. When spaghetti is cooked, lift it out of the water with tongues and put it in the saucepan with the bacon. Measure 2 cups of pasta water and discard the rest. Place the saucepan over medium-high heat. Pour the hot pasta water over the spaghetti and use tongs to turn the spaghetti over several times. Add the beaten egg and continue stirring quickly to cook the egg.
5. When the water is almost evaporated, add the salt, black pepper and cheese. Stir until well-mixed. When the cheese is mostly melted, take the pan off the heat.
Pass the crushed red pepper.
Serve with Italian bread and a green vegetable or salad of your choice...ENJOY!