Pesto carbonara
1 recipe
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| ½ | pounds | Bacon cut in 1/4-inch slices |
| ¼ | cup | Fresh basil leaves |
| 5 | Garlic cloves | |
| ½ | cup | Half and half |
| 2 | Eggs; beaten | |
| 1 | cup | Grated Parmesan cheese (freshly grated) |
| 1 | pounds | Vermicelli |
Directions
In a skillet, fry bacon until lightly brown; drain and set aside.
Put basil and garlic into a food processor or blender; process or blend until finely minced. In a large bowl, mix the half and half with the eggs; add bacon, basil mixture, and cheese. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; immediately add to egg mixture. Cover and let stand for 2 to 3 minutes. Uncover and toss to coat pasta with sauce. Serve immediately. Makes 4 to 6 servings.
QUICK & EASY PASTA RECIPES (March 1995) Reprinted with permission from: The Electric Kitchen & Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc.
[Meal-Master compatible format by Karen Mintzias]