Whole Grain Rotini Carbonara

Cluich's Note:

Using the whole-grain rotini helps balance the unhealthy factor of the cream and bacon. You can use any pasta for it, though.

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small onion , finely chopped
• ½ lb bacon , chopped
• 12 ounces whole grain rotini pasta , uncooked
• 4 eggs
• ¼ cup cream
• ¼ cup parmesan cheese , grated (plus extra to serve)
• ground black pepper , to taste

Directions:

1. Heat the oil in a skillet. Add the onion and cook over low heat, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes, until softened (not colored, though).
2. Add the bacon to the pan and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring constantly.
3. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a pot of salted boiling water.
4. Put the eggs, cream, and cheese in a bowl. Grind in plenty of pepper, then beat everything together.
5. Drain the pasta, then toss with all of the other ingredients, and serve immediately.