Friday, March 25, 2011

Spaghetti Carbonara

Here is a quick and easy dinner. It is kid friendly as well; what more could you ask for?

What you will need: 3 eggs, 1 cup Parmesan cheese, 1/2 pound bacon, 1 pound spaghetti
 
Heat a skillet and cut bacon into the pan.  I like to use my kitchen shears to do this, but make sure you wash the shears when you're done.  While the bacon is cooking, get a pot of water boiling and cook the spaghetti. In a small bowl crack the 3 eggs and beat well with a fork.  Add the cheese and some pepper.  Add red pepper flakes for extra heat.  When the bacon is browned, drain off most of the grease.  Drain you pasta, reserving a cup of the pasta water.  Place the pasta in the pan with the bacon and toss to combine.  I added some peas here. I think asparagus spears or broccoli would be tasty too.  Remove the pan from the heat and immediately add the egg mixture.  Stir and add the pasta water a little at a time to avoid the pasta sticking together. 
 
Serve a green salad on the side and crusty bread.
 
 

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