Pasta alla Carbonara
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Pastan all If you have ricotta cheese, blanched peas, cracked pepper, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 30 minutes. This recipe is typical of Mediterranean cuisine.
Instructions
Heat the bacon, olive oil and garlic in a large heavy bottomed skillet over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until it begins to render some fat. About 6 minutes.In a medium-sized bowl lightly beat the eggs and ricotta together.Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
Add 2 tablespoons salt and the pasta. Stir and cook according to package directions until al dente.Raise the heat under the bacon to medium-high, and cook the bacon until crispy on the edges, but still chewy in the center. Turn of the heat.
Drain the pasta and transfer it to the skillet with the bacon. The pan should still be hot enough that the pasta sizzles.
Add the peas and the egg ricotta mixture. Toss the pasta distributing the cheese and cooking the egg somewhat.
Add most of the Pecorino Romano.
Serve in warm bowls with a good grinding of black pepper and extra Pecorino Romano on the side.