If you have a family that likes a comforting, hearty breakfast, then you must try this breakfast pasta. It has eggs, ham and bacon. What more could you ask for? Try it, you'll like it!
3/4 lb. thin spaghetti
4 slices apple wood smoked bacon
olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 c. chopped leftover ham
4 eggs, beaten
1 c. grated Parmesan cheese
large handful chopped parsley
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Cook pasta in well salted water until just al dente, about 9 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet until crisp; add ham and garlic; saute several minutes; add a little olive oil if the bacon didn't render enough fat.
In a small bowl, beat the eggs; mix the cheese into eggs; add black pepper.
When pasta is ready, drain; reserve 1 c. of pasta cooking water.
Add pasta to the skillet; toss with the egg and cheese mixture and parsley; continue tossing over medium heat, adding a little of the reserved pasta water, until eggs are cooked and sauce is silky and thick. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
Serve garnished with parsley and cheese.
4 servings.