Thursday, July 8, 2010

Spaghetti Carbonara

Can it get any better??

Ingredients:
1 Lb Spaghetti
2TBS EVOO, spilt 1 & 1
8 Slices Bacon, diced
1 Shallot minced
1 Clove Garlic, minced
1/4 C. Dry White Wine, or whatever you have in the fridge, optional
4 eggs
1/2 C.Grated Parmesan Cheese
Pinch Salt & Pepper to taste
2 TBS Cilantro, chopped

Cook Pasta in salt water to desired tenderness, drain and coat with 1 TBS EVOO.
I Lg skillet, cook bacon till slightly crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Reserve 2 TBS of bacon drippings, add to it 1 TBS EVOO and minced shallot and cook till translucent.
Add in minced garlic and cook for only a minute more. Add wine and cook one more minute.
Return bacon to pan and add cooked spaghetti. Toss to coat and heat through, adding 1 TBS EVOO if a little dry.
Mix eggs, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper together and pour over noodles in skillet, toss well for just a moment.
Remove from pan to serving plate and top with Cilantro and a little more Parmesan cheese.

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