Quick Carbonara(Italian Ham Spaghetti)

• 1/4 lb. bacon
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 2 Tbsp. butter (optional)
• 1 clove pressed garlic
• 2 c. julienne ham (approximately 1/2 lb.)
• 1 (8 oz.) pkg. spaghetti, cooked and drained
• 1/3 c. Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1/4 c. chopped parsley
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1/4 c. sliced black olives (optional)
• 2 sliced pimentos

1. Brown bacon; drain, crumble and reserve.
2. In electric frypan or large skillet, saute lightly the oil, butter, garlic and ham. Add cooked spaghetti, bacon, cheese, parsley, salt and pepper; stir well.
3. Turn off heat.
4. Pour beaten eggs over and quickly toss to coat spaghetti evenly.
5. Add olives and pimentos, if desired. Serve at once.
6. Makes 5 to 6 servings.

bacon, olive oil, butter, garlic, julienne ham, parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, parsley, eggs, black olives, pimentos

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=480575 (may not work)