Ingredients
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3 Strips of Bacon or Pancetta, chopped finely
¼ cup each of chopped celery, carrots, pepper, cauliflower, broccoli, zucchini, or other vegetables
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
½ onion, chopped
2 cups cooked pasta (fettuccine works best)
1 egg
Grated Parmesan
Methods/Steps
Cook bacon in large frying pan over medium-high heat. As bacon fat begins to appear, add onion, garlic and ginger. Cook for 1 minute. Add rest of chopped vegetables, salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are tender crisp. Add pasta. Stir until pasta is heated thoroughly. Add egg. Stir rapidly to coat entire dish. Add grated Parmesan and fresh ground pepper to taste.
Additional Tips
For extra nutrients and fibre, try whole-wheat pasta . If you are just starting, mix it half and half with white pasta until you get used to it.
