(This recipe makes 2 servings.)
Be careful what you ask for!
This recipe is for all the people who are looking for a boyfriend or a girlfriend. I am continually asked what a person can cook to impress their date. Well- look no further. This recipe is wonderful. It is definitely one of my favorite pastas. It has quite a few incredible ingredients. You are only going to have to make this once and the hook is set, so don’t try to take short cuts and break the line by substituting ingredients. This is the big one!
Ingredients:
2 OuncesPancetta- (¼ inch diced) (San Danielle)
2 OuncesFine Diced Red Onion
1 TeaspoonFresh Ground Pepper (Telicherry)
2 OuncesOlive Oil (Pompeian- Extra Virgin)
1 LargeGarlic Clove (Fresh/ Chopped Fine)
1 TeaspoonHot Pepper Flakes
2 TablespoonsButter (Lightly Salted)
6 OuncesPenne Pasta (Dry)
2 OuncesPeas (Frozen)
2 TablespoonsBasil (Fresh/ Chiffonade)
1 TablespoonChives (Fresh, Sliced Thin)
1 TablespoonGarlic Chives (Sliced Thin/ Fresh)
1 EachScallion (Fresh, Sliced Thin)
2 OuncesRoquefort (Papillon) (This is a Blue Cheese)
1 OunceGorgonzola or Valdeon (This is a Blue Cheese)
As neededRuffled Purple Basil (For Garnish)
Procedure:
-In a 350 degrees Fahrenheit skillet, lightly brown the pancetta. Add the onions and black pepper until the onions are light brown. Remove from the pan a hold on the side.
-In a 325 degrees Fahrenheit skillet, lightly brown the garlic in the olive oil. Add the pepper flakes and butter. As soon as the butter is melted, remove from the heat and hold it on the side.
-It is important to have the skillet at the proper temperature when you are cooking these ingredients. If the oil is too hot, it will very quickly burn the garlic on the outside making the dish bitter. If the skillet is too cold, the onions may not brown before getting mushy. I normally use a laser gun that I “borrowed” from the race team. I use one all the time for a number of reasons. You can make this recipe without one of course. But if you would like to get one, you can get one click here to check them out.
-Boil penne in lightly salted boiling water until desired doneness. When you think that the pasta has about 2 minutes to cook, add the frozen peas to the boiling water.
-Drain the pasta and peas. Put them back in the pan and add all of the ingredients together in the pan. Stir together until well mixed.
-Enjoy!
-You owe me one!
