quick and easy meals for 1 or 2

Spaghetti Alla Carbonara

It's quick and easy

serves 6,,it will keep in the zip locks in the freezer for a nuke no brainer

4 ounce(s) slab bacon or pancetta, diced in 1/4-inch pieces pancetta is better if you can get it. If not bacon works good.
2 or 3 garlic cloves (optional)
2 swirls of olive oil
3  large eggs
1/4 cup(s) Italian parsley, chopped or 1 1/2 Tbsp. dried
1/4 teaspoon salt 
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 pound dried spaghetti or linguine or fettucini  
1/2 cup grated Parmesan


Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil




Cook bacon or pancetta in oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat until golden brown and most of the fat has been rendered, about 8 to 10 minutes, then remove skillet from heat. some times I put a couple of cloves of garlic chopped up into the bacon stuff just for 1 min. or 2 before I take it off.


In a medium bowl, whisk eggs, parsley, salt, and red pepper flakes until combined


Put the pasta in the boiling water and cook until al dente (tender yet still firm to the bite). Drain pasta, holding back about a cup of the cooking water


Add hot spaghetti to bacon mixture in skillet and toss well over medium-low heat until pasta is coated. Add egg mixture and a little of the cooking water; toss gently until spaghetti looks creamy. Add cheese and toss to combine. 


SERVE IT UP!! with some good chianti, bread and some salad