PASTA WITH GARLIC, MUSHROOMS AND FRIED EGGS
SERVES 4 If this sounds unusual, it is. But it is very good. It is based on a recipe by David Rosengarten. He actually made it as a brunch item, but I decided it would make a wonderful and light dinner. It is very quick and simple, but timing is critical. The pasta has to be made just before the eggs, and you will want to finish the dish before anything cools down. One solution is to keep the drained pasta over hot water until the eggs are ready if it gets done too soon. INGREDIENTS 1 pound pasta, such as spaghettini For the mushrooms: 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups coarsely chopped cremini mushrooms 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon dried oregano Salt and pepper to taste For the eggs: 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons butter 3 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced 4 eggs 2 teaspoons dried oregano Salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Start to heat the water for the pasta. When it is boiling, add the pasta and cook according to package directions for al dente. Meanwhile, heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add the mushrooms, red peppers and 1 clove garlic. Sprinkle with the oregano, salt and pepper. Sauté until softened. Keep warm. When the pasta is nearly done, start the eggs. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the 3 tablespoons olive oil and butter. Add the garlic, then the eggs one at a time. Cook until yolks are the desired doneness, spooning the hot oil over them as they cook. They will be served sunny-side up. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and the remaining oregano. Drain the pasta and toss with the mushrooms. Remove the eggs from the pan and pour that oil and garlic over the pasta. Add the Parmesan cheese and toss again. Place in a serving bowl and top with the eggs. Serve immediately. Sugar Syl says: Good friends are like stars ... you don't always see them, but you know they're always there. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Access the Recipes And More list archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/recipesandmore%40googlegroups.com/ Visit the group home page at: http://groups.google.com/group/RecipesAndMore -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
