Creamy Carbonara Mac

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Step 2 -Lightly grease a 9x12-inch baking dish.

Step 3 -In a large pot of salted, boiling water, cook the macaroni to al dente, according to the package directions. Drain the water.

Step 4 -In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.

Step 5 -Sprinkle the flour over the melted butter and whisk it together, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 6 -In the slow and steady stream, add the milk to the flour-butter mixture, while whisking, until it is fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth and has thickened enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon.

Step 7 -Season the milk mixture with the salt and the pepper.

Step 8 -Transfer the saucepan from the heat and stir 1 heaping cup of the shredded cheddar and 1/4 cup of the parmesan, a little at a time, until the cheeses have melted and the sauce is smooth.

Step 9 -Pour the cheese sauce over the cooked macaroni and stir to combine.

Step 10 -Allow the macaroni mixture to cool, about 10 minutes.

Step 11 -Stir the eggs, 6 slices of the chopped bacon, and the peas into the macaroni mixture until it is all fully and evenly incorporated.

Step 12 -Season the macaroni mixture with the salt and the pepper.

Step 13 -Pour the macaroni mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with the extra white cheddar, the extra parmesan, and the remaining chopped bacon.

Step 14 -Bake the macaroni mixture until it is thick, creamy, and lightly browned on top, about 20-25 minutes.

Step 15 -Transfer the baking dish to a wire rack and let the macaroni mixture cool, about 10 minutes.

Step 16 -Serve.