Penne Carbonara

Penne Carbonara is a recipe for short round pasta (penne) in a sauce of cheese, mushrooms, and bacon. This delicious and hearty dish is the perfect start for a date.

Ingredients

 * 250 gram penne pasta
 * 100 gram fresh ricotta cheese
 * 100 gram shredded Gruyère cheese
 * 100 gram shredded mild Gouda cheese
 * 250 gram diced bacon
 * 250 gram sliced mushrooms
 * 1 capful of cognac
 * splash of milk
 * Olive oil

Preparation

 * 1) Cook the mushrooms in a little bit of oil, until they are dry.
 * 2) Deglaze the pan with a splash of cognac.
 * 3) Fry the bacon until it is crunchy
 * 4) Stir the cheese and milk together in a large bowl until a creamy cheese sauce is formed.
 * 5) Cook the pasta in boiling water and salt to taste
 * 6) Add the hot pasta into the cold cheese mixture and stir until the cheese melts.
 * 7) Add the mushrooms and bacon.
 * 8) Serve