How about a cozy, easy pasta recipe perfect for winter?! I’m all about it. We still have a few months before we need to get those summer bodies in full gear.
Who am I kidding? I eat pasta year round, with not a thought given to carbs, swimsuits or how-will-I-fit-in-this-bridesmaid’s-dress. Give me all the cheese and cream.
But this recipe…it’s so so good. So good that my brother actually went out of his way to give me a very authentic positive review when he just happened to stop by, starving, when I was making this. It’s a variation on the classic pasta carbonara recipe, but with sweet, caramelized onions, Gruyère cheese, and cream-all of which do not make an appearance in the traditional recipe. The sweet onions are a nice addition to the the salty pancetta and creamy sauce, taking this pasta to the next level. The Gruyère makes this extra-cheesy and the cream helps keep the sauce from splitting while the eggs are cooking and thickening the sauce. The rigatoni noodles trap the sauce inside, which is perfect for the extra-sauce lovers like me!
The best way to eat this is in a warmed bowl, on the couch in your sweatpants with several episodes of your favorite Netflix show cued up. Second best way to eat this is…any other way you could think of! This would not be unwelcome at a dinner party or for a weeknight dinner. It’s best the day it’s made; if you do have leftovers, add a splash of cream or water to the pasta when you’re reheating it to loosen the sauce and make sure to stir frequently throughout reheating so it’s very creamy and the eggs don’t scramble. Let’s eat pasta every day!
Side note: I’m rewatching The Sopranos and they literally do eat pasta every day.
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