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.

Nutrition information per serving (1/4 of recipe): 699 calories; 39 g protein; 18 g digestible carbohydrates; 32 g fat; 11 g saturated fat; 272 mg cholesterol; 691 mg sodium; 8 g total dietary fiber.