Spaghetti Carbonara

I don't think there is anything fancy about this recipe. I got it from a neighbor a few years ago, but I just did a search and a dozen sites all list the same basic proportions. Here's how I do it.

*1 lb. dried spaghetti

*olive oil

*1/2 lb. bacon, diced

*1/2 onion, chopped

*2 cloves garlic, minced

*4 eggs

*1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish

*salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste

*2 TBSP. fresh parsley, chopped

In a large pot of boiling salt water, cook spaghetti to al dente, drain and toss with 1/2 TBSP. olive oil. Meanwhile in a skillet, cook bacon until slightly crisp. Remove bacon to paper towel to drain. Drain all but 1 TBSP bacon grease. Add 1 TBSP. olive oil, add onion and cook until translucent. Add garlic, stir and cook another minute. Add cooked bacon and drained spaghetti noodles. Toss to coat and heat through. In a bowl, beat eggs and 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese. Slowly add to noodles while tossing with tongs until the eggs coat the noodles, but don't scramble. Add pepper and salt, if needed. Top with parsley and Parmesan and serve immediately.