Lemon Herb Carbonara Pasta

Ingredients:

• -2 large eggs
• -1 to 2 TBS olive oil
• -1 package String pasta – Spaghetti, Linguini, or my favorite Bucatini
• -1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan Cheese
• -1 package of bacon or turkey bacon, cooked and crumbed or cut into small pieces Optional Add-ons – Shrimp / Chicken, For creamier pasta, ¼ cup heavy cream or half and half

Directions:

• -Cook pasta based on directions on the box
• -In a bowl, crack eggs and pour in Parmesan cheese. Whisk together and set aside
• -Drain the pasta in a colander then add pasta to a skillet or pot with 1 TBS olive oil
• -Add bacon, egg and Parmesan mixture, and seasoning packet to the pasta and combine. Optional – Add heavy whipping cream or half and half on the last step Optional – Add cooked Shrimp or Chicken
• -Serve and ENJOY!