Spaghetti Ala Carbonara - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. spaghetti
8 strips bacon, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices
3/4 tsp. dried red pepper flakes (optional)
1/4 c. half and half
4 eggs, beaten
1 c. grated Parmesan cheese
2 Tbsp. soft butter or margarine
2 Tbsp. chopped parsley
extra Parmesan cheese
cracked black pepper

Preparation

Cook spaghetti according to directions.
Meanwhile, fry bacon over moderate heat until crisp; drain all but 1 tablespoon of fat. Add the red pepper, if used, and the half and half.
Keep warm in skillet.