"When this dish is done right, the rich deep flavors of the egg mixture combined with the bacon make this a satisfying and delicious comfort dish. Getting the temperature of the egg and cream mixture hot but not scrambled is the most difficult part and the key to success...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound bacon
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1 box spaghetti, linguini or fettuccini – or any pasta of your choice
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1/4 cup pine nuts
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2 tablespoons butter
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2 tablespoons flour
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1 cup heavy cream
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1 cup whole milk
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1 teaspoon sugar (adding this helps the eggs cook without scrambling)
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6 egg yolks
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1 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese divided plus a little more for sprinkling over finished dish
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1/2 cup fresh basil, plus some extra for garnishing the finished dish
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1 pound raw chicken tenders
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2 tablespoons butter
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2 tablespoons garlic, minced
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1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
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Zest from one lemon