Italian Carbonara Flavored With Bacon Bits

How to make Italian Carbonara Flavored With Bacon Bits

16 ounces Spaghetti, cooked according to package directions

12 slices thick-cut Applewood Smoked Bacon

2 tbsp Olive Oil

1 onion, finely chopped

2 cloves of garlic, freshly minced

¼ cup dry Vermouth

1 cup Parmesan Cheese, freshly shredded

½ cup whipping cream

4 large eggs, beaten

1 tbsp ground black pepper

Boil the pasta according to package directions

Place a skillet on medium high heat and fry the bacon until crispy

Set the bacon a a paper towel lined plate

Reserve 2 tbsp bacon grease and discard the rest

Chop the bacon into small pieces

Add the onions and 1 tbsp Olive Oil into the pan with the bacon grease

Cook the onion for 5 minutes, until translucent

Add in the garlic and cook for 1 minute

Add in the Vermouth and let it boil

Add the chopped bacon and stir well

Place the Spaghetti into a bowl and drizzle with Olive Oil

Place the bacon onion mixture on the top of the pasta

In a bowl combine the eggs, parmesan cheese, whipping cream and the black pepper

Stir until well mixed

Enjoy!

YIELD: 4 SERVING SIZE: 1