Pasta Carbonara I

Description
Classic Roman pasta made with eggs, Parmesan, bacon or pancetta, and black pepper. Creamy and rich without using cream.
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound bacon, cut into small pieces
- 4 eggs, room temperature 1/4 cup heavy cream at room temperature
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese 16 ounces dry fettuccine pasta 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley ground black pepper to taste
Directions
- Cook bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels.
- In medium bowl beat together eggs and cream just until blended. Stir in cheese and set aside.
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and return to pan. Toss with butter until it is melted. Add bacon and cheese mixture and toss gently until mixed.