Venango County Recipe of the Day: Authentic Pasta Carbonara
Venango County Recipe of the Day: Authentic Pasta Carbonara – Sponsored by Top Tier Federal Credit Union.
Real Italian cuisine is simpler to prepare than you think!
Ingredients
1 package (1 pound) of spaghetti or linguine
6 bacon strips, chopped
1 cup fresh or frozen peas
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Additional grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, optional
Directions
-In a large saucepan, cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain pasta, reserving pasta water; keep pasta warm. In the same pot, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Add peas; cook until just heated through.
-Add pasta to pot; toss to combine. Stir in the remaining ingredients, adding enough reserved pasta water for the sauce to reach desired consistency. If desired, serve with additional cheese.
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