Pasta alla Carbonara Recipe

Ingredients

• 6 strips of bacon fried and crumbled or 1/4-1/2 C. (35-70 g) diced ham
• 2 T. soft butter or oil
• 1 C. (250 ml) cream or evaporated milk
• 3/4 C. (60 g) grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 lb. (500 g) spaghetti, twists, etc.
• salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to directions on box.
2. Meanwhile, mix together in a bowl the butter/oil, cream/evaporated milk, bacon/ham and cheese.
3. As soon as you drain the pasta, pour the milk mixture over the hot pasta and mix well. Let set a few minutes to absorb milk and cheese. If it is too dry, you can add a bit more cream/milk.