Spaghetti Carbonara

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Ingredients:
1 pound spaghetti
1/2 pound bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 green pepper, diced (optional - obviously I opted not to this time)
3 eggs
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for serving)

Directions:
Put a large pot of water on the stove to come to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente. Drain.

Cook the bacon on medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon onto a paper towel line plate. If you're using the green pepper, add it to the bacon drippings and cook until heated through, but not soggy, maybe two minutes. Move the peppers onto the paper towels with the bacon. Discard or save the grease for another use.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl whisk the eggs and Italian seasoning together. Add the hot noodles to the bowl and toss to cook the eggs and distribute the seasoning. Add the bacon (and pepper) and cheese and toss to combine. Serve with additional grated cheese on top.

Comments:
When the going gets tough, the tough... eat a lot of carbs. That's the saying, right? This is one of my favorite meals, right up there with the chicken noodle casserole that I hardly ever make anymore because Adam thinks it's gross. Anyway, it's easy to make, has bacon and cheese, and satisfies a hungry stomach after a rough day. And too much tequila.