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Bacon & Tomato Spaghetti Carbonara

(updated on Feb 13, 2008)

Looking for something quick, light, easy and delicious. Look at this!

8       Slices bacon, chopped
2       Tbsp butter
1/3    Pkg (900g) spaghetti
4       Eggs, beaten
1/3    Cup fresh parsley, chopped
2       Large Ontario greenhouse tomatoes, seeded and diced
½      Cup grated parmesan cheese
         Salt and pepper to taste

In a frying pan, cook bacon until crisp. Drain and reserve drippings. Set aside. Combine the drippings and butter and set aside. In a sauce pan, cook the spaghetti per package directions. Drain and return to the sauce pan. Add butter mixture, eggs, cheese and parsley. Toss to combine. Cover and stir over low heat until mixture is creamy and slightly thickened. Stir in tomatoes. Add salt and pepper. Serve immediately, sprinkled with more parmesan cheese if desired.