KitchenMagician's Recipe

SPAGHETTI - CARBONARA

Category: Noodles in Sauce

Makes 4 servings.

1/2 lb. bacon, diced
3 T. vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/4 tsp. hot red pepper flakes
1 lb. spaghetti, cooked and hot
3/4 c. whipping cream
1 c. frozen peas
2 eggs
1 c. grated Parmesan cheese,
salt and pepper

Place diced bacon in skillet with olive oil, garlic and red pepper flakes.
Cook over medium heat until fat is rendered from bacon and garlic is lightly browned.
Drain off all but 3 to 4 tablespoons fat from pan.
Add cream and peas to bacon mixture and heat gently.
In pasta bowl or on large platter, beat eggs.
Add spaghetti, cream mixture and cheese; toss well. Taste and adjust seasoning.