Cheese, Egg, and Cream Based Recipes - Spaghetti Carbonara

Ingredients                                                                            

• 350 g/12 oz spaghetti

• 100 g/4 oz un-smoked streaky bacon, finely diced

• 75 g/3 oz/1/3 cup butter

• 5 eggs

• 30 ml/2 tbsp chopped parsley

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

• 50 g/2 oz/1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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Method:

1. Cook the spaghetti according to the packet directions. Drain and return to the saucepan.

2. Meanwhile, fry (sauté) the bacon in the butter until browned. Beat the eggs with the parsley, a little salt, lots of pepper and the cheese.

3. Add the hot bacon and its fat to the spaghetti and toss. Add the egg mixture and stir and toss until the mixture is creamy and piping hot.

4. Do not allow to scramble completely. Serve immediately.