Spaghetti Carbonara
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. spaghetti pasta
- 8 slices bacon, cut in half crosswise
- 4 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
Preparation:
When the pasta is cooked, drain, reserving about 1/3 cup cooking water, and immediately add to the skillet with the bacon drippings. Place over low heat and toss for 1 minute, scraping the pan with tongs to loosen pan drippings.
Stir in the egg mixture and toss thoroughly until combined. Add pasta cooking water as needed until a creamy sauce forms. Add the bacon and remaining cheese and toss again to coat. Serve immediately. Serves 4
Lemon Chicken and Pasta
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 (12-ounce) box farfalle pasta
- 1 pound fresh asparagus spears
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen baby peas
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
Preparation:
Cook the pasta according to package directions. Add asparagus to the pasta during the last 3 minutes of cooking time.
In small bowl, combine wine, chicken broth, lemon juice and cream and mix well. Add to chicken mixture and stir; bring to a simmer; simmer for 3-4 minutes.
When pasta and asparagus is cooked, drain, reserving 1/4 cup pasta cooking water. Add peas to chicken mixture; cook and stir for 30 seconds. Then add pasta and asparagus to pan with chicken; bring to a simmer. Stir until slightly thickened, adding pasta cooking water if necessary. Top with lemon zest and serve. Serves 4-6
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