A recipe out of one my many cookbooks, we decided to carry on with it and add a few more ingredients to the pan~
This recipe is pretty easy to make, and isn't too heavy on the amount of ingredients! Definitely something for us poor college folk ^^
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[i][b]Linguine alla Carbonara[/b][/i]

[b]Ingredients[/b]

-1 lb dried linguine
-1 tbsp olive oil
-8 oz pancetta or lean bacon, chopped
-3 cloves of garlic, diced
-1 medium tomato, chopped
-1/2 of a large onion, chopped/diced
-4 eggs
-1/4 cup heavy whipping cream [i](recipe calls for light cream, but the heavy has a much bolder flavor)[/i]
-1/4 grated or shredded Parmesan cheese
-salt and pepper TT (to taste)

[b]Directions[/b]

1. Bring a large pan of slightly salted water to a boil.
2. Add the pasta and return to boil, cooking for 8-10 minutes, or until tender.
3. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a skillet. Add the bacon/pancetta, garlic, onion, and tomato. Cook over medium heat for about 8-10 minutes, stirring quickly.
4. Beat the eggs with the cream in a small bowl and season to desired amounts with salt and pepper.
5. Drain the pasta and return to pan, adding the egg/cream mixture and half of the Parmesan cheese. Stir well.
6. Mix in the bacon, onions, garlic, tomato, and the rest of the Parmesan to the pasta.
7. Enjoy!

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This dish has become a staple for my home. It's quick and easy, both on the time it takes and on your wallet, and can easily be expanded with the addition of a few items. Try adding sauteed mushrooms with it!