Pasta Carbonara II

Bacon and ham are combined with Parmesan, garlic, parsley, hot pasta, black pepper and beaten eggs to make a meaty Carbonara. Olives and pimentos leap in at the last minute to add extra color and flavor.

• Calories: 558 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 tablespoons butter
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimento peppers, drained
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 pound chopped ham
• ⅔ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 pound spaghetti, cooked and drained
• ½ pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 (6 ounce) can black olives, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter or margarine in a large skillet.

Step 2

Add the oil and ham and saute lightly.

Step 3

Add the cooked spaghetti, bacon, cheese, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper. Stir well.

Step 4

Turn off the heat and pour beaten eggs over all. Toss to coat evenly, then add the olives and pimentos and toss again. Serve at once.