Serves: 6
Total Calories: 467
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain set aside.
Meanwhile, cut ham into strips about 2 x 1/2 x 1/4 inches (you will have about 2 cups) set aside.
In a large skillet or electric frying pan over medium-high heat, fry bacon until crisp. Drain bacon on paper towels crumble and set aside. Discard all but 2 tablespoons of the drippings.
To skillet, add butter or margarine. Saute ham and garlic for 3 to 5 minutes or until heated through and garlic is softened. Add cooked pasta, cooked bacon, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, dried parsley and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and toss with two forks or spoons until blended. Turn off heat under skillet.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat eggs and evaporated milk until well blended. Quickly pour over mixture in skillet, tossing constantly until pasta is coated and egg is set. Sprinkle with olives and additional Parmesan cheese and pepper. If desired, garnish with fresh parsley.
Serve immediately.
This Ham Carbonara recipe is from the Just Good Cookin' Cookbook. Download this Cookbook today.
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