My Cooking Vacation

Okay, so I'm not really on vacation. We're at James and Alice's place house/pet sitting for them while THEY'RE on vacation. It FEELS like a vacation to us because...well, because we're not with my parents. We have a whole 9 days to watch what we want, spend as much time on the computer as we want, and most importantly to COOK what we want. So over the next few days, you can sneak a peek at what the Kuiper's are eating.

Sunday's Meal: Fettuccine Carbonara

1 pound dry fettuccine noodles
1 package bacon
3 eggs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
1 TBSP chopped garlic
ground black pepper to taste

Instructions: 1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add fettuccine and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

2. Fry bacon in skillet over medium heat until crispy, remove and drain on paper towel. Chop with knife into bits.

3. Beat the eggs, cheese and cream in a bowl, then add the bacon. Pour over the pasta in the pan and toss gently using tongs.

4. Return the pan to a very low heat and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Don't overheat or the eggs will scramble. Season well with black pepper and serve.


Calories: 1106
Cholesterol: 362 mg
Fat: 71.1 g
Protein: 32.9 g
Carbohydrates: 85.8 g
Sodium: 738 mg
Fiber: 3.9 g

I used turkey bacon, so that should reduce a little of the fat/calories. I'm not sure if something like half & half (or fat free half & half)would work as a good substitute or not. I also added some mushrooms. Then I served it with some asparagus. Ben and Adri bowed down and kissed my feet. Alice, your kitchen is in very good hands. The rest of your property is too, of course. The dogs all get along for the most part. Rosie and Maggie get along well, and she likes Bingo, but gets annoyed with him quickly. Scout LOVES to torture Rosie and poor Horace just spends his days upstairs away from all the commotion.

posted by Brandi at 6:33 PM