This one is a favorite go-to when I have company.
Recipe: serves 2 (really probably 3 but the man has a big appetite). Obviously double or triple this if you are having guests...or if you want leftovers
1/2 pound bacon
1 can of peas
1/2 pound fettuccine
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1 1/2 Tbsp of melted butter
some pepper
1 egg slightly beaten
1/2 cup of heavy cream
Start cooking the fettuccine right away since it takes awhile to cook. While the water is working to a boil fry the bacon (15 mins) and chop up into smallish pieces--about an inch long. Microwave the peas (5 mins). Dump the water from the fettuccine and return the pasta to the big bowl. Add the cream, butter, egg, bacon and cheese. Make sure the egg, cream and butter are warm because they can cool the dish down otherwise. Add the peas last and lightly mix them because they can mush. Serve hot! Envision you are back in a small convent on a Roman side street. Le suore would be proud!
The picture I am adding, again, is not mine (stupid camera!) but I found one as close to what I do as possible. Mine has dark shreds of bacon in it instead.
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