CARBONARA 
1 1/2 lbs. bacon, cut into 1" pieces
1 1/2 lbs. mushrooms, sliced
2 boxes linguine pasta
1 pt. sour cream
1 1/4 c. Parmesan cheese
3 tbsp. bacon drippings
3 eggs, beaten & thinned with tbsp. water
2 lg. cloves garlic, finely crushed

Saute mushrooms in butter; set aside. Crush garlic; add to skillet with bacon. Brown. Start cooking linguine. DO NOT brown bacon crisp. Drain. Now drain linguine but not wash. Toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Quickly stir together over low heat, bacon with 3 tablespoons drippings, add eggs, stir, add mushrooms. Stir, add sour cream, stir, add Parmesan cheese and stir. Toss quickly with linguine and serve.

 

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