Ground Beef and Mushroom Carbonara

Ingredients

• 12 ounces spaghetti, uncooked
• 4 slices bacon
• 1/2 lb lean ground beef
• 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1/4 cup onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

1. 1

   Cook and drain spaghetti as directed on package. Rinse spaghetti and return to pot; cover to keep warm.

2. 2

   Cook bacon over medium-high heat 8 to 9 minutes, turning occasionally, until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet, leavfing drippings in skillet. Drain bacon on paper towel. Crumble bacon.

3. 3

   In same skillet, cook beef, mushrooms, onion, garlilc, salt and pepper over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain, if necessary.

4. 4

   Pour whipping cream over cooked spaghetti in pot. Cook over medium-high heat 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until hot.

5. 5

   Add beef mixture, bacon and eggs to spaghetti mixture. Reduce heat to medium. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, tossing mixture constantly, until spaghetti is well coated. Stir in cheese. Garnish with parsley.