carbonara - linguine

- 1 lb linguine (cooked al dente)
- 5 slices bacon, chopped
- 3 tblspoons olive oil
- 8 onces coarsely grated gouda cheese
- 200 ml thick cooking cream


- note: bacon may be replaced with smoked turkey
- note: gouda cheece may be replaced with any soft cheese that melts easily

- use a 10 inch cooking pot
- saute oil and bacon until bacon is crispy
- lower heat to medium-low
- add cooked linguine and mix well
- add cheese and cooking cream and mix
- place lid on and let it cook over low heat for about 10 minutes, or until cheese has melted, stirring a couple of times
- take away from stove and let stay for 5-10 minutes before serving