Italian Carbonara Flavored With Bacon Bits

Ingredients

16 ounces spaghetti, cooked according to package directions

12 thick slices applewood smoked bacon

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 onion, finely chopped

2 cloves of garlic, freshly minced

¼ cup dry vermouth

1 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated

½ cup whipped cream

4 large eggs, beaten

1 tablespoon ground black pepper

Instructions

Boil pasta according to package instructions

Place a skillet over medium-high heat and sauté the bacon until crisp

Place the bacon on a plate lined with paper towel

Reserve 2 tablespoons of bacon grease and discard the rest

Cut the bacon into small pieces

Add the onions and 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pan with the bacon fat

Cook the onion for 5 minutes, until translucent

Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute

Add Vermouth and let boil

Add chopped bacon and stir well

Place the spaghetti in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil

Place the bacon and onion mixture on top of the pasta

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

Stir until well mixed

Enjoy!

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