Whole Grain Rotini Carbonara

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 lb bacon, chopped
• 12 ounces whole grain rotini pasta, uncooked
• 4 eggs
• 1/4 cup cream
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated (plus extra to serve)
• ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

1. 1

   Heat the oil in a skillet. Add the onion and cook over low heat, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes, until softened (not colored, though).

2. 2

   Add the bacon to the pan and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring constantly.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a pot of salted boiling water.

4. 4

   Put the eggs, cream, and cheese in a bowl. Grind in plenty of pepper, then beat everything together.

5. 5

   Drain the pasta, then toss with all of the other ingredients, and serve immediately.