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Sherrie Hansen Decker, the owner of the Blue Belle Inn in St. Ansgar, lived in Germany for three years and has traveled extensively in Europe, so many of our meals have European themes, like this delicious pasta recipe.

Pasta Carbonnara

Sauté:
7 slices bacon, fried crisp
3 green onions, sliced
1/2 c. sliced mushrooms
1/2 c. frozen peas
1/4 tsp. garlic

Sauce:
2 TBS. margarine
2 TBS flour
1 1/2 c. half and half
1/2 c. Parmesan cheese

Fry bacon until crisp. Remove from pan. Sauté mushrooms, garlic & onions in a little of the bacon fat. Stir in peas. Set aside. To make sauce, melt margarine and whisk in flour until smooth. Add half & half. Stir until
thick. Stir in Parmesan cheese and whisk until smooth. Add vegetables and heat until warm over low heat, stirring often. Toss with linguini or
fettuccini. Garnish with fresh, shredded, Parmesan cheese.

Want to try the cook's version? You can book a stay at The Blue Belle Inn at their website: www.BlueBelleInn.com net or by sending an e-mail to bluebelle@omnitelcom.com or sherrie@bluebelleinn.com