FRIJE

Instructions

• 1.   Preheat the oven to about 200°C (400°F), grill mode (feel free to adjust the temperature according to your oven).
• 2.   Heat a large skillet with a little olive oil.
• 3.   Add the bacon and cook until crispy (but not too much).
• 4.   Meanwhile, clean 4 garlic cloves, remove the center, and crush them using a pestle and mortar (it gives more flavor).
• 5.   Add the garlic to the skillet and stir well.
• 6.   Lightly salt and pepper.
• 7.   Then add the heavy cream and tomato paste alternately, making sure to mix well to make it homogeneous.
• 8.   Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling water.
• 9.   Add paprika and pepper (according to taste, but don't hesitate as it needs to enhance the flavor of the cream).
• 10.   Using a slotted spoon, transfer the pasta to the sauce and mix gently (be careful not to break the pasta, it would be a shame).
• 11.   Take an elongated gratin dish and pour the preparation into it, cover with slices of mozzarella and sprinkle with a little oregano.
• 12.   Place in the oven.
• 13.   Serve when the mozzarella has melted and browned to your liking.
• 14.   If you're starving from waiting, feel free to prepare small pieces of baguette with a little garlic butter, mozzarella, and a touch of oregano.
• 15.   Place them in the oven a few minutes before putting the dish in, it will make a simple and tasty appetizer, perfect for the meal.