For those of us whose culinary skills peak at boiling water, Rachael Ray is a beacon of hope in the vast wasteland of takeout menus and microwave meals. On Monday’s Meals in Minutes, she’s tackling a pasta dish that sounds deceptively fancy but, in true Ray fashion, comes together in a flash.
This week, it’s all about guanciale – that Italian cured meat that’s basically bacon’s sophisticated cousin. Ray sautés this porcine delicacy with sage and rosemary before tossing it with pasta and a creamy pea sauce. A sprinkle of fresh pecorino and a handful of baby greens add a touch of freshness and, let’s face it, make the whole thing look like you actually know what you’re doing in the kitchen.
So, if you’re tired of sad desk lunches and crave a quick, flavorful meal that doesn’t involve dialing for delivery, tune in to FYI on Monday, February 24 at 9 p.m. ET.
