Thursday, February 28, 2008

PASTA CARBONARA WITH CHICKEN

History: They first made this is Rome. It was known as "the poor persons meal" because it was a dish meade with a small amount of meat. This is why I like to add chicken. A true carbonara is this recipe minus the chicken.

1/4 lb bacon
1 garlic clove
1lb pasta bowties
4 tbsp heavy cream
2 egg yolks
1 1/2 oz parmesan cheese
1 lb chicken breasts
2 cups italain breadvrumbs


--- cut bacon into small piece about 1" by 1"
--- peel garlic clove chop up till fine
--- seperate egg yolks place in bowl
--- cut chicken into small strips
--- bread chicken, cook fully in oil
--- gently fry bacon for 3 minutes
--- add chopped garlic to bacon continue frying
--- add cream to egg yolks, beat with fork
--- add cream/eggs to bacon continue frying 2 minutes stirring frequebtly
--- cook pasta,drain
--- put pasta back in pan, add bacon mixture and chicken
--- add parmesan cheese, stir till all blended
--- salt/pepper to taste

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