Spaghetti Carbonara

Ingredients:

• 8oz thin spaghetti
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
• 6 slices bacon or 1/4-pound salt pork, diced
• 3 eggs (room temperature)
• 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1/4 cup parsley, chopped

Instructions:

Boil water and cook spaghetti, drain in colander and keep hot. In a 10-inch skillet with medium heat in hot oil and butter, fry bacon until crisp. In a large bowl, beat the eggs with a wire whisk, then beat in cheese and parsley. Add the hot spaghetti noodles to the mixture and toss. Add bacon and 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings, tossing to mix well. Serve immediately.