Linguine Carbonara

By Chef Marilyn Harris

Ingredients:

16 ounces Dreamfields linguine (or spaghetti) 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 6 strips good quality bacon, diced 4 large eggs, at room temperature 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, chopped 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Directions:

1. Cook the linguine according to directions.
2. In a small skillet heat the olive oil and cook the bacon until crisp.
3. In a large metal bowl beat the eggs. Beat in the thyme and cheese.
4. When the pasta is done, drain and add immediately to the egg mixture.
5. Add the bacon-olive oil and toss well until the sauce thickens.
6. Season to taste with the salt and pepper.
   Serve immediately in warm bowls.

Makes 4 servings

Nutritionals per serving:

Nutrient	Single Serving
Calories	699
Protein (g)	39
Digestible Carbohydrates (g)	18
Fat (g)	32
Saturated Fat (g)	11
Cholesterol (mg)	272
Sodium (mg)	691
Dietary Fiber (g)	8

*When using Dreamfields in this recipe the digestible carbohydrates are 14g per serving.