Spaghetti Carbonara I

Description
A classic Italian sauce of meat, eggs and cheese; Spaghetti Carbonara is both quick and easy to prepare. Place in a warmed ceramic bowl and serve family style along with a spinach and balsamic vinaigrette salad.
 * Contributed by Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group
 * Original recipe
 * Source: Chef Antonio Cecconi
 * Serves 6

Ingredients

 * 16 ounces Dreamfields spaghetti (one box)
 * 1 tablespoon olive oil
 * 1 clove garlic minced
 * 8 ounces sliced bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
 * 3 eggs
 * ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
 * ¼ cup freshly grated romano cheese
 * 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
 * ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Directions

 * 1) Cook pasta according to package directions.
 * 2) In a 2-quart dutch oven or sauce pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
 * 3) Cook garlic and bacon for 5 minutes or until bacon is crisp; drain off fat.
 * 4) Mix together eggs, Parmesan and romano cheeses, parsley and pepper; set aside.
 * 5) Drain spaghetti; immediately return to saucepan over low heat.
 * 6) Add egg mixture; quickly toss with spaghetti.
 * 7) Add bacon mixture; toss.
 * 8) Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and cracked black pepper if desired.

Nutritional information
Per serving:
 * calories: 541 | protein: 31 g | carbohydrates: 14 g | fat: 24 g | saturated fat: 8 g | cholesterol: 157 mg | sodium: 1085 mg | dietary fiber: 6 g