It's Pasta Week

This week Marilyn's Table has only one dish. I have begun putting together things to take for Thanksgiving, so next week should be a full meal. Pasta is my 'go to' meal. This one was outlined in a blog I follow, "Octoberfarm'. Bacon, eggs and cheese are the main ingredients in a Carbonara. Some unexpected extras make this a great meal.

Shrimp Carbonara with Creamed Spinach and Mushrooms

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta.

The bacon is cooked until crisp and set aside. Spinach and mushrooms are sauteed in the bacon fat. Salt and Pepper are added along with a bit of cream. Remove from pan. Shrimp, garlic and a bit of butter are added just until the shrimp are pink and cooked through. Salt and Pepper and Paprika are stirred in and set aside.

Cook linguini in the salted water. Drain saving about a cup of the pasta water. Dump the hot cooked pasta into the bowl with the eggs, butter and herbs. Toss until well mixed. Add grated Parmesan and toss again. Stir in enough of the pasta water to make the sauce smooth and creamy. Add crumbled bacon. To serve, spoon the pasta into a shallow bowl; top with the spinach and mushroom mixture and arrange the shrimp on top. Sprinkle with a bit more Parmesan.

In a large bowl put egg yolks and cubed butter. Add some of your favorite fresh herbs; I used thyme.

I thought I would share a photo of the pumpkin ravioli from last week. It to was excellent.

I look forward to sharing photos from our Wisconsin Thanksgiving. Have a great week and a blessed holiday with family and friends.