For the pasta lovers....like me!

Linguine Carbonara

Ingredients:

salt
8 oz linguine
1/2 stick butter
1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup crumbled cooked bacon (about 10 slices)
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 medium egg, beaten
freshly grated parmeson cheese

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add linguine and cook al dente according to package directions. Drain and keep warm.

Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet. Add garlic, red pepper flakes, black pepper, mushrooms, and crumbled bacon. Saute' over medium heat for 2 or 3 minutes. Add cream; bring to a full boil. Add linguine; return mixture to a full boil and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Add egg, stirring quickly to prevent egg from scrambling.

Put in bowls and top with parmeson!