Fettuccini Carbonara
Serves 6 – Not health food but certainly comfort food. Very quick and tasty.
Ingredients
8 oz Dixie (Jowl) Bacon
3 cloves garlic diced
1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
6 eggs
1/4 cup half and half
Kosher salt
Black pepper
1 pound fettuccini noodles
4 ounce of grated parmesan cheese plus more for serving
Directions
Cook noodles according to package directions.
Slice Dixie Bacon into 1/4 inch strips and sauté until crisp.
Mince garlic cloves.
Sauté garlic and red pepper flakes in hot bacon fat.
Beat eggs and half and half together and season with salt and pepper.
Drain noodles reserving 1/4 cup of water.
Add egg mixture to coat the noodles and stir over medium heat. Add pasta water to make a smooth sauce.
Stir in parmesan cheese and sprinkle with bacon.
Serve with extra parmesan cheese and a green salad.