Thursday, April 15, 2010

"Fred and Ginger" Goat Cheese Pasta

This savory curly pasta brought to mind the interaction of Fred and Ginger as seen in Frank Gehry's Dancing House in Prague.Onion, bacon, goat cheese, and peas highlight this delightful pasta.


Ingredients:

  • 1 large red onion, chopped
  • olive oil
  • 5 slices of bacon
  • 2 handfuls of peas, fresh or frozen
  • 4 tablespoons of goat cheese
  • 3/4 box of cavatappi  pasta
  • salt and pepper for seasoning
  • garnish with fresh chopped parsley (optional)
How to make it,

This pasta is super easy and quick to make but its taste will surprise you in how tasty it is!
  1. Bring water to a boil in a large pot, add  cavatappi with a bit of salt in the water, cook until al dente then strain.
  2. Chop the onion and sautee in a bit of olive oil
  3. After the onion has browned add the bacon to the onion, add salt and pepper to taste.
  4. 2 minutes before the bacon is done add the peas to the sautee mixture.
  5. Add the onions, bacon, and peas to the strained pasta.
  6. Add the goat cheese and stir until the cheese has dispersed throughout the pasta. 

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