Spaghetti Carbonara

I needed something real quick to make for dinner and had these ingredients in the house. 

 

 

1 lb of spaghetti                                               1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tblsp olive oil                                                1 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
6-8 slices of turkey bacon                                salt  & pepper
4 eggs

Bring a large pot lightly salted water water to boil.  Add pasta, return to boil and cook until tender.
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a heavy bottom skillet.  Add the bacon and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, for 8-10 mins.
Beat the eggs with the cream in a small bowl an season with salt & pepper.  Drain the pasta and return it to the pan.  Turn the contents of the skillet, then add the egg mixture and half the Parmesan cheese.  Stir well, then transfe to a serving dish.  Serve immediately, sprinkled with the remaining cheese.

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1 t baking soda                                    3 tsp vanilla extract
1 t salt                                                     2 eggs
1 t. cinnamon                                       2 c. pears, peeled and chopped (can use apples)
1 c chopped walnuts
1-1/2 c sugar
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