BLACK PASTA, SPAGHETTI ALLA CARBONNARA; SPICY PASTA ALLA POMPIERI..GREAT ECONOMICAL/SIMPLE RECIPES TO SAVE YOUR MONEY PART 1

CONTINUING MY "MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR BUDGET" SERIES BEGUN ON GOODELIPHE.BLOGSPOT.COM..this is part of the meat and fish edition, Part 1

Simple and quick ideas for supper or lunches and not costing too much, in fact you might already have these ingredients on hand.


You may use any dried pasta shapes/types for these recipes:


Black Pasta serves 4

1 pound dried pasta


1-2 cups pitted olives roughly chopped
3 tbsp olive oil
2 cups minced onions 4 cloves garlic smashed and minced
4 slices bacon roughly chopped
5 anchovy fillets chopped OR 3tsp anchovy paste OR 5ozs can tuna in oil/water
1/4  cup minced parsley
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Cook  the pasta to al dente according to packet instructions in boiling salted water.

Meanwhile saute on low heat the onion & garlic in olive oil to opaque..do not color.
Add the chopped olives, bacon and saute until the bacon is crisp.
Add the parsley and anchovy/tuna.
Drain the pasta and place in a large bowl, and top with the olives & fish mix.
Mix well to coat.
Serve in warm bowls and pass around the cheese.

Spaghetti alla Carbonnara serves 4

1 pound  dried spaghetti

10 slices bacon roughly chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp dried oregano
2 large eggs beaten
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt & pepper to taste
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
4tbsp melted butter

1 cup heavy cream (optional)
1 cup defrosted green peas (optional)


Cook the pasta to al dente according to package instructions in boiling salted water

meanwhile
Saute the bacon in olive oil until golden brown, add the red pepper flakes and herbs, set aside.
Over  very hot water..beat the eggs in the serving bowl until light and frothy.(this is to temper the eggs)
Add the cheese, salt and pepper and nutmeg, mix well then add the bacon and drippings and butter.
Add the drained hot spaghetti and mix well to combine, pour in the cream and peas, mix very well and serve in warm bowls with additional Parmesan for guests to add more as they wish

 SPICY Pasta alla Pompieri serves 4

1 pound dried pasta

1/2 cup chopped bacon

1/4 cup minced onion
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
hot sauce ..4 shakes or to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic smashed and minced
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp sea salt
ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

While the pasta is cooking to al dente in boiling salted water

Saute the bacon in the olive oil  until almost golden brown then add the peppers, onion and garlic and saute to 2 mins.
Add the herbs and seasonings and remove from heat
Drain pasta into a serving bowl and add the bacon and vegetables and drippings
Toss well with the cheese and serve in warmed bowls....also pass round extra cheese and hot sauce.