Preparation
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10

Minutes

Total Time
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25

Minutes

Serves
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4

Portions

  • Ingredients

  • Preparation

  • ½Cup 375g package of Maple Leaf
    Original Bacon, Diced
  • ½Cup 250g Maple Leaf® Original Natural Smoked Ham, diced
  • 250gspaghetti noodles
  • 1tablespoon olive oil
  • 2garlic cloves minced
  • 1tablespoon butter
  • 1large egg
  • 2Egg yolks
  • 1Cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼teaspoon black pepper
  • Parsley, garnish
  1. In a medium saucepan with lid cook spaghetti as per the instructions on the box. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta. Keep warm.
  2. In a medium skillet, heat up olive oil. Add diced bacon and ham and cook until crispy. Add one tablespoon of butter and let melt.
  3. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Add cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss well with bacon and ham.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together egg, egg yolk and Parmesan. Slowly add the pasta, whisking vigorously so the egg won’t scramble. 
  5. Add pasta water, a little bit at a time, whisking well. It should turn into a creamy sauce. 
  6. Season dish with black pepper, chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.

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