~ Green garden dreams _____________ LINGUINI CARBONARA with GREEN PEAS ~ Peas & pasta ... a perfect pair _________ 1 1/2 lb. linguine (or spaghetti) 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 12 oz. pancetta (or lean bacon) 3 crushed cloves garlic 1 cup heavy cream 3 large oragnic egg yolks 1/2 -2/3 cup greshly grated Parmesan cheese (additional for serving) 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley coarse salt 1 1/2 cup fresh or thawed frozen baby peas freshly ground black pepper Bring large pot of water to boil. Meanwhile, in large deep skillet, saute garlic in olive oil until golden. Add pancetta and cook until golden and crisp. Transfer to a bowl. Pour off all but 4 tablespoons of fat from skillet. Add cream and bring to boil, scraping up brown bits from bottom. Pour into bowl. Whisk eggs yolks with warm cream and Parmesan cheese. Add salt to boiling water. Cook peas briefly, about 1 minute. Drain and reserve. Add linguini to pot and cook until al dente . Drain. Return pasta to pot and add cre...
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