What’s your pasta personality? You have one, you know. We all do! Carrabba’s has a Pasta Personality Quiz on Facebook that can help you determine yours. Hop on over and take the quiz. Go ahead. I’ll wait!
Ok, what were your results? My pasta personality is spaghetti, which is just SO perfect considering what you’ll find below…
As part of this post, I’d like to share my family’s signature pasta dish. This is one of our very favorites. Tim’s family has been making it for who knows how long (longer than I’ve been on the scene, and I’ve been hanging out with him for over a decade, now!). It’s a pasta dish that has eggs in it. Sounds gross, I know. But stick with me….you’re gonna love it!
Spaghetti Carbonara
3/4 cup Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp minced garlic
1/2 cup olive oil or butter (we go half and half)
2 eggs lightly beaten
12 oz of turkey bacon, diced and cooked
1/8 cup dried parsley or 1/4 cup fresh parsley
1 lb spaghetti
Cook spaghetti noodles according to package instructions. Meanwhile, heat the oil/butter on medium-high and add the garlic. Saute 3-5 minutes. Mix the oil/butter/garlic mixture with the cooked and drained noodles. Add the eggs in and very quickly mix. The idea is that the eggs will cook onto the noodles . After the eggs have been mixed in, add the turkey bacon, parsley and Parmesan cheese.
And then get ready to die from the joy of this dish. It is so awesome!
If making a pasta dish at home is not on your list of things you wish to accomplish, then just head on over to Carrabba’s, where you’ll find some fantastic limited time special offers, which include seven dishes served with soup or fresh salad. And the price tag is awesome, starting at just $10! Here are a few examples:
Pasto Rambo – Named for the chef who created it, it’s made with shrimp tossed with imported Italian linguine, spinach, mushrooms, and tomatoes sautéed in our basil lemon butter sauce. Lobster is available instead of shrimp for an additional cost.
Parmesan-crusted Chicken – Topped with fresh arugula and grape tomatoes tossed in a hand-prepared lemon vinaigrette, served with choice of side. Substitution of wood-grilled chicken also available. Pairs well with Estancia Pinot Grigio.
Prosciutto-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin – Three pork tenderloin medallions wrapped with prosciutto, wood-grilled and topped with an apple and fig infused port wine sauce, served with the vegetable of the day. Pairs well with Coppola Pinot Noir.
Limoncello Bread Pudding – Back by popular demand! Brioche bread pudding made with fresh Madagascar vanilla beans and a rich custard, served hot out of the oven. Topped with Blue Bell vanilla ice cream and drizzled with Carrabba’s homemade Caravella Limoncello liqueur sauce.
While I still hold that my Spaghetti Carbonara will blow you away, I wouldn’t blame you if you put down your cooking utensils and headed for your nearest Carrabba’s. With over 230 locations, there’s probably one close by!
And don’t forget to tell me your pasta personality in the comments! Any other spaghettis out there???
Disclosure:I wrote this blog post while participating in the SocialMoms and Carrabba’s blogging program, for a gift card worth $50. For more information on how you can participate, click here.
