SPAGHETTI ALLA CARBONARA 
1 (1 lb.) pkg. spaghetti
3 eggs, beaten
1 c. grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 c. whipping cream
8 slices (or more) bacon, cooked & crumbled
1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley
1/4 tsp. dried whole basil
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/4 c. butter

Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain and keep warm. Combine eggs and 1/2 cup cheese, stirring well. Heat whipping cream in a heavy saucepan until scalded. Stir in bacon, parsley, basil and garlic.

Combine spaghetti, egg mixture, whipping cream mixture and butter; toss gently until butter is melted. Spoon spaghetti into serving bowl and sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese over top. Yield: 6 to 8 servings.

 

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