Spaghetti Carbonara

• ¼ lb spaghetti or other pasta
• 3 rashers bacon or slices ham

While the pasta is cooking in plenty of boiling water, cut the bacon or ham into thin strips or small squares. Put the rinds or pieces of ham fat into the pan on a low heat and when the fat starts to run take them out and add the bacon or ham strips. Let them cook until the bacon is crisp, or the ham sizzling hot; keep hot. Beat the egg, and season with salt and pepper, unless you know the baco