1 Egg
1 tbsp. Milk
1 tbsp. Margarine
Ham Slices
4 oz Spaghetti
¼ c. Parmesan Cheese
1 tbsp. Parsley
Garlic Clove
Black Pepper
- Let egg, milk, and margarine stand at room temperature for 1 hour. Cook 4 bacon strips till crisp. Drain bacon on paper towels. Cut bacon into 1-inch pieces. Or, slice ham.
- Meanwhile, cook Fettuccine or Spaghetti pasta. Drain well. Return pasta to saucepan and place over low heat. Toss margarine with pasta. Beat together egg and cream just till combined. Add minced garlic to egg mixture. Pour egg mixture over pasta; toss till well coated. Add bacon or ham, grated Parmesan or Romano Cheese, and snipped parsley; toss to mix. Season with coarsely ground pepper. Transfer to a warm serving dish. Serve immediately. Serves 3 or 4.
(Better Homes and Gardens, New Cook Book 10th Edition; Page 591 Pasta with Carbonara Sauce. Above recipe revised by Bryce.)
