Today, Jess and I finally grew tired of the sandwiches we’ve been diligently, frugally having for lunch. The weather here in Provincetown is gray and cool, so I decided to whip up a batch of linguini carbonara. You know, something light and summery.
I hadn’t made this dish in about seven years. I think it was actually the first home-cooked meal I made for Jess. Back then, I made it with normal American bacon. Heck, I had just graduated from the Kraft Parmesan cheese in the green boxes, to pre-grated stuff from the cheese counter at the grocery.
Times have changed. (Remember when salad meant Iceberg lettuce?) I’m older and wiser and have better taste. Today’s lunch was made with pancetta and a nice imported Pecorino Romano. On the side, I served sliced tomatoes (big, ripe “uglies”) unadorned, to cut the richness of the dish. It was delicious.
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