Country Ham Carbonara

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain, reserving 1 1/2 cups hot pasta water.

Cook ham in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 4 to 5 minutes or until crisp.

Remove ham, reserving drippings in skillet.

Drain on paper towels.

Saut shallots in hot drippings 3 to 4 minutes or until tender. Stir in garlic; saut 1 minute.

Add reserved pasta water to shallots and garlic; bring to boil. Stir in hot cooked pasta, and remove from heat. Stir in egg yolks, 1 at a time.

Reduce heat to medium, and cook, stirring constantly, 2 to 3 minutes or until creamy.

Remove from heat; add cooked ham, Parmesan cheese, and remaining ingredients.

Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Serve immediately.