Spaghetti Carbonara

This recipe is an old favorite of my family's. It's easy, it's a comfort, and it's simple to adjust the amounts for dinner alone or with friends.

8 oz. spaghetti 
4 slices of thick cut bacon, chopped 
2 tablespoons of butter 
2 tablespoons dry white wine (this can be left out)
1/2 c. parmesan (or 1/4 parm. and 1/4 romano) 
1/3 c. cream or milk 
1 egg 
fresh ground pepper to taste

1. Cook pasta and brown bacon.
2. Melt butter in a pan and add wine.
3. Beat together egg and add milk.
4. Drain pasta and add butter mixture. Toss.
5. Add egg and milk mixture. Toss.
6. Add parmesan and toss. Serve topped with bacon and pepper

Serves 4.  

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