CARBONARA 
1/4 lb. bacon (cooked and crumbled)
2 tbsp. olive oil
2 tbsp. butter
1 clove of garlic, pressed
2 c. cooked ham (1/2 lb.)
8 oz. spaghetti (cooked, drained)
1/3 c. Parmesan cheese
1/4 c. chopped parsley
1/4 c. sliced black olives
2 pimentos, sliced
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
3 eggs, beaten

In fry pan add oil, butter, garlic and ham to pan, saute lightly, add spaghetti, bacon, cheese, parsley, salt and pepper; stir well. Turn off heat. Pour eggs over mixture to quickly toss to coat spaghetti evenly. Add olives and pimento; toss. Decorate with parsley. Serve at once. Makes 4 to 5 servings as an appetizer. Makes 2 to 3 servings as a main dish.

 

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