Tag Archives: Carbonara
April 1, 2022
Carbonara Baked Potato
Carbonara Baked Potatoes are something we tried recently, and I would definitely make again! You are probably most familiar with Pasta Carbonara, but this is a spin on the traditional Italian dish. Carbonara is essentially pancetta or bacon, with eggs, parmesan, salt, pepper, and maybe a little olive oil. It’s comfort food at its finest and super yummy when paired with baked potatoes 😊 The recipe can be found here. Start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Wash and dry the potatoes. Use a fork to pierce the potatoes on all sides (plus a few extra for good measure). Rub each potato with a little olive oil and place on the baking sheet. I also like to sprinkle mine with a little salt but it’s optional. Bake for 1 hour or until tender (aka you can easily pierce the potato with a fork). While the potatoes bake, cook the bacon according to … Continue reading
August 17, 2018
Scallops Carbonara
Recently we tried our hand at making pan seared scallops and they were a-m-a-z-i-n-g! So, we thought why not combine them with one of our favorite foods to make – pasta. Scallops are tender and have a fairly delicate flavor that goes really well with the rich ingredients in Carbonara sauce, and that is what we ended up with – a delicious Scallops Carbonara! The recipe can be found here. Andrew and I both love to cook, which really helped with this dish. One of us could work on the pasta while the other focused on the scallops. I made the pasta. To start, bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta until done. While the pasta is cooking, work on the sauce. Mix together the cream, eggs, and Parmesan cheese, and set aside. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the bacon until crisp. Add the shallots and green onion. Crush … Continue reading
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