Angel Hair Carbonara Recipes

ANGEL HAIR CARBONARA

Steps:

• In round 3 quart microwavable glass casserole, combine 1 1/2 cups water, milk and butter.
• Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH 4 to 5 minutes or until boiling.
• Gradually add pasta while stirring.
• Separate pasta with fork, if needed.
• Stir in special seasoning.
• Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH 4 minutes, stirring gently after 2 minutes.
• Separate pasta with fork, if needed.
• Stir in ham, frozen peas and onions.
• Continue to microwave 2 to 3 minutes.
• Sauce will be thin, but will thicken upon standing.
• Let stand 3 minutes or until desired consistency.
• Stir before serving.

AUTHENTIC (AND EASY) PASTA CARBONARA

Steps:

• Put large pot on to boil for pasta and cook pasta as directed.
• Cut the bacon into 2" pieces and add to saute pan on medium.
• Grate cheese.
• Break eggs into large bowl and beat until smooth.
• Add grated cheese to eggs and mix until a paste.
• When pasta is "al dente", remove and drain.
• Immediately add pasta to egg/cheese mixture and use tongs to rapidly toss, coating the pasta. (Don't worry about the raw egg, the hot pasta will cook it).
• Add the bacon with about 1 teaspoon of drippings and continue to toss pasta until a creamy sauce evenly coats the pasta.
• Serve and garnish with a sprinkle of cheese, fresh ground salt and pepper.
• Watch your friends and family scrap the bowl!
• Nice served with a salad and a crisp white wine!