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Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Recipe Courtesy of Reasor's

Steamy strands of pasta are tossed with crisp bacon pieces, a Parmesan cheese-egg sauce and lots of cracked black pepper.

Ingredients

• 1 pound Spaghetti
• 8 Strips Bacon, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices
• 3/4 teaspoon Dried Red Pepper Flakes, optional
• 1/4 cup Half-and-half
• 4 Eggs, beaten
• 1 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
• 2 tablespoons Soft Butter or Margarine
• 2 tablespoons Parsley, chopped
• Cracked Black Pepper
• Extra Parmesan Cheese

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Directions
1. Cook spaghetti according to directions.
2. Meanwhile, fry bacon over moderate heat until crisp.
3. Drain all but 1 Tbsp.
4. fat.
5. Add the red pepper, if used, and the half-and-half.
6. Keep warm in skillet.
7. Beat eggs with the cheese in a separate bowl.
8. When pasta is tender but firm, drain well.
9. Transfer to a warm serving bowl and mix with the butter.
10. Toss with the bacon mixture, followed by the egg mixture.
11. Sprinkle with parsley, black pepper to taste and Parmesan cheese.

Servings: 4