Spaghetti Carbonara

Makes 4 to 6 healthy servings

4 tablespoons butter

4 tablespoons olive oil

1 pound chopped ham

1 pound cooked and drained spaghetti

1/2 pound bacon - cooked and crumbled

1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

4 eggs, beaten

1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimento peppers, drained

2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 cloves garlic

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 (6 ounce) can black olives, chopped

Directions

1 Melt butter or margarine in a large skillet.

2 Add the oil and ham and saute lightly.

3 Add the cooked spaghetti, bacon, cheese, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper. Stir well.

4 Turn off the heat and pour beaten eggs over all. Toss to coat evenly, then add the olives and pimentos and toss again. Serve at once.