Quick Carbonara(Italian Ham Spaghetti) - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1/4 lb. bacon
    2 Tbsp. olive oil
    2 Tbsp. butter (optional)
    1 clove pressed garlic
    2 c. julienne ham (approximately 1/2 lb.)
    1 (8 oz.) pkg. spaghetti, cooked and drained
    1/3 c. Parmesan cheese
    1/2 tsp. salt
    1/4 tsp. pepper
    1/4 c. chopped parsley
    3 eggs, beaten
    1/4 c. sliced black olives (optional)
    2 sliced pimentos
Preparation
    Brown bacon; drain, crumble and reserve.
    In electric frypan or large skillet, saute lightly the oil, butter, garlic and ham. Add cooked spaghetti, bacon, cheese, parsley, salt and pepper; stir well.
    Turn off heat.
    Pour beaten eggs over and quickly toss to coat spaghetti evenly.
    Add olives and pimentos, if desired. Serve at once.
    Makes 5 to 6 servings.

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