Spaghetti Carbonara

In the spirit of the impending holidays and all the internet punditry on how to avoid that dreaded weight gain over the next few months, I thought I'd post one of the most unhealthy, and most delicious, dinners I know. Spaghetti carbonara is a creamy, salty comfort meal, great for sharing with friends and family on cold winter nights. Enjoy with red wine and plenty of good company; this recipe makes a big batch.

Spaghetti Carbonara

Ingredients

1 lb. spaghetti
3 T. butter, melted
2 T. olive oil
4 raw eggs
10 T. grated Parmesan cheese
4 T. heavy cream
1 lb. bacon
Pepper

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1. Cook bacon till crispy. Crumble or cut into bits using scissors.

2. In a large bowl, beat eggs. Add heavy cream, cheese, and pepper to taste. Set aside.

3. Cook spaghetti in boiling water till al dente.

4. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt butter. Add olive oil; set aside.

5. Drain spaghetti. Add immediately into egg mixture till eggs are cooked.

6. Add butter and olive oil mixture to spaghetti. Toss with half the crumbled bacon. Sprinkle remaining bacon on top.

7. Eat with gusto!