Monday, July 16, 2012

Bacon and Pasta Make Great Mates

Fetuccini Carbonara - Savory blend of Bacon, Garlic, Romano, Egg, with fresh Italian Parsley

So my buddies from Jersey came up to visit this weekend, and so I had to make something hearty and delicious before our long night of festivities and catching up. Also, I wasn't about to toil for hours over dinner while they kicked back with beers. Enter Fetuccini Carbonara,  one of the most delicious and easy recipes out there.

This recipe was really simple. First, I used a saucepan with a flat bottom but high sides. The pasta will later be mixed into it. Heat it up, and start to cook some strips of bacon in it. Meanwhile, boil a large pot of water for your pasta. Next, As you throw the pasta into the water, toss some finely chopped garlic into the pan with the bacon. As the pasta cooks, whisk an egg or two in a cup and grate about a cup of romano or parmesan cheese. When the pasta finishes, strain it and dump it in with the bacon and garlic. Now pour your cheese and egg over the top and continually mix with the heat off, until the egg is just cooked (don't overcook the egg! If it's a little runny, that will add flavor). Put it in a bowl and top with fresh parsley. Done. Probably less than 45 minutes of cooking, and this dish is great.

Eat up folks!

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