Pesto Carbonara
By: Anonymous
Published: Sunday, December 6, 2009 - 3:05am

Ingredients




1/2 pound Bacon cut in ¼-inch slices
1/4 cup Fresh basil leaves
5 Garlic cloves
1/2 cup Half and half
2 Eggs, beaten
1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
1 pound Vermicelli

Preparation

1 In a skillet, fry bacon until lightly brown; drain and set aside. Put basil and garlic into a food processor or blender; process or blend until finely minced. In a large bowl, mix the half and half with the eggs; add bacon, basil mixture, and cheese. Cook pasta according to package directions. 2 Drain; immediately add to egg mixture. Cover and let stand for 2 to 3 minutes. Uncover and toss to coat pasta with sauce. Serve immediately. 3 Makes 4 to 6 servings.