Carbonara

4 slices bacon -- diced

1 clove garlic -- chopped

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/4 teaspoon chili pepper -- flakes

1 egg

1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

6 ounces spaghetti

Place the bacon and chopped garlic in a large skillet with the olive oil. Add t he hot peppers. Cook on low heat for 12 to 15 minutes until all fat is rendered and the bacon is browned.

Beat the eggs in a bowl with the cheese.

Cook the spaghetti in boiling salted water for about 12 minutes. Drain and place in a serving bowl. Quickly spoon over the bacon mixture. Toss. Quickly stir in the eggs and cheese. Add some salt, lots of pepper and toss well. Serve imme diately.

Serves four.

From: Bonnie Stern's CKFM Cookbook