QUICK CARBONARA

1/4 lb bacon
2 tbs butter
1 clove garlic, pressed
2 cups julienne strips of ham (about 1/2 lb.)
1 pkg. (8 oz) spaghetti, cooked and drained
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped parsley (I just use a little dried parsley)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 or 2 eggs, beaten ( I use one egg)
1/4 cup sliced black olives
(reserve 2 tbs bacon grease)

Brown bacon in frying pan; drain, crumble and reserve bacon , set aside 2 tablespoons of bacon grease.

Add reserved bacon grease, butter, garlic and ham to pan. Saute lightly.

Add spaghetti, bacon, cheese, parsley, black olives, salt and pepper; stir well. Turn off heat.

Pour eggs over and quickly toss to coat spaghetti mixture evenly. Sprinkle with dried parsley.

Serve at once. Makes 4 to 5 servings.