The Chef: Leroy BautistaThe Restaurant: IL Corso TrattoriaThe Dish: Pasta Carbonara
Ingredients:
2 Tbs. of olive oil 1/4 lb. of dried pancetta1 shallot, thinly sliced2 large garlic cloves, minced4 oz. of white wine2 Tbs. of unsalted butter1 lb. of fresh linguini pasta1/4 cup of baby spinach, juliennedsalt, to tastepepper, to taste2 soft poached eggs
Method of Preparation:
-Start by making a sauce. In a hot pan, pour a little drizzle of love oil and sauté chopped pancetta. Pancetta is an Italian style bacon.
-Then, add in shallots, garlic, white wine and butter. Let the sauce reduce.
-Next, combine cooked linguini with the sauce.
-After, add spinach, salt and pepper.
To Plate:
You can place a pancetta chip in the center and finish with a poached egg. Then, add a hint of olive oil, salt, pepper and chopped parsley.
Serves: 2
Serving Suggestion: Pinot Grigio
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
IL Corso Trattoria166 Giralda AveCoral Gables, FL 33134(305) 613-7137