Pasta Carbonara

Ingredients

• 12 ounces noodles
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 8 ounces bacon, chopped
• 4 ounces button mushrooms, sliced
• 4 eggs, slightly beaten
• 5 tablespoons light cream
• salt (optional)
• pepper
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, finely grated (divided)
• basil, for garnish (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Cook the noodles in a pan of boiling water, for 6-8 minutes or until al dente.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, heat the oil in a frying pan and fry the bacon for 2-3 minutes, then add the mushrooms and fry for another 3-4 minutes.

3. 3

   Turn off the heat and reserve.

4. 4

   Lightly beat the eggs and cream together in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper.

5. 5

   When the noodles are cooked, drain well and return to the pan.

6. 6

   Add the bacon/mushroom mixture and any pan juices and stir into the pasta.

7. 7

   Pour in the egg/ cream mixture and half the Parmesan cheese.

8. 8

   Stir well and as you do this the eggs will cook in the heat of the noodles.

9. 9

   Pile on to warmed serving plates, sprinkle with remaining Parmesan and garnish with basil.