Bacon Day: learn recipes, including with pasta – 08/30/2023 – Food

August ends with a special taste. This Thursday, the 31st, Bacon Day is celebrated, which celebrates the food that fell in love with many people.

The crispy texture and smoked flavor of pork meat make it a darling in the kitchen when it comes to adding a special touch to a dish, such as pasta or chicken. Below are two recipes to enjoy bacon on this date.

Bacon with honey and pepper

Difficulty level: Easy
Preparation time: up to half an hour
Performance: 3 servings

Ingredients:

• 6 slices of bacon
• 1 tablespoon of honey
• 2 tablespoons of water
• 3 pinches of red pepper or hot paprika

Method of preparation:

• Preheat the oven to 180ºC (medium temperature)
• Dissolve the honey in two tablespoons of water and brush the liquid on the bacon slices.
• Then sprinkle the pepperoni pepper or spicy paprika over the slices.
• Place on a wire rack, with a baking sheet underneath, to catch the fat that will drip from the bacon (if necessary, use the oven rack)
• Bake for 10 minutes or until slices are golden brown.
• Serve in an American glass, with parchment paper inside.

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Spaghetti Alla Carbornara

Recipe by chef Aldo Teixeira from the Forchetta D’Oro restaurant.

Performance: 2 servings

Ingredients:

• 200 g of spaghetti
• ½ tablespoon olive oil
• 100 grams pancetta (or bacon) cut into strands
• 4 egg yolks
• 50 ml of water
• 70 grams of Pecorino Romano cheese
• Pinch of black pepper
• Salt to taste (remember the pancetta is already salty)

Method of preparation:

• In a pan with abundant boiling water, cook the pasta until it reaches the desired consistency. In a skillet put the olive oil, the pancetta (bacon) and lead to the low fire until it starts to release the fat. Fry it until it turns slightly golden. Reserve.
• In a bowl beat the egg yolks with a fork, add the water, cheese and pepper. Reserve.
• Drain the al dente spaghetti and add it to the skillet with the bacon, add the broth and stir constantly until it thickens. Serve immediately.

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