Successful Experiment....New Recipe!

Spaghetti with Parmesan & Bacon~

1 pound uncooked spaghetti
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon of salt
3 large eggs
1 1/2 cups (6 oz) of fresh grated parmesan cheese
12 slices of bacon, chopped
1 cup of 2 % reduced fat milk
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup of frozen peas thawed

Directions:

1. cook pasta according to package directions. drain in colander over a bowl, reserving 1/2 cup of hot cooking liquid
2. While pasta cooks, cook bacon in large non-stick skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan, reserving 1 teaspoon of drippings in pan. Discard remaining drippings & set bacon aside. Add garlic to drippings in pain; cook 30 seconds stirring contstantly.
3. Combine milk, salt, pepper & eggs, stirring with whisk. Gradually add reserved hot cooking liquid to milk mixture, stirring constantly with whisk. Add pasta, milk mixture, and peas to skillet; cook over low heat for 3 minutes or until sauce thickens. Add bacon & cheese; stir to combine & serve.

Absolute hit here at my house. I do not buy real bacon, I used turkey bacon & since I am the only one who likes peas, I left them out. There was not a single strand of spaghetti left!!!! I will be adding this to my regular menu!!!

Menu Planning Monday

Now that spring is here, I find myself wanting to let go of the heavy comfort foods of winter. I have been in search of lighter fare....Once the weather decides to stay warm, we will be utilizing the grill which I LOVE!

Monday~Spaghetti with meatballs & sausage, salad & garlic bread

Tuesday~use leftover spaghetti sauce to make baked ziti with salad & garlic bread

Wednesday~Ham, au grautin pototoes, green beans

Thursday~marinated chicken, fresh fruit & veggies, potato salad

Friday~tuna steaks on the grill, fresh fruit & veggies, potato salad

Saturday~homemade pizza, salad, fruit

Sunday~One Pot Chicken Cordon Blue in the crockpot