Josh Allen is the founder and president of Companion and serves as co-owner alongside his sister, Jodi Allen Gordon.  Allen oversees Companion’s creative vision and product development in grocery chains and specialty stores in the greater St. Louis area.

Allen’s story is one of St. Louis’ unique success stories.  With no formal training in bread making and solely relying on a stone French bakers’ oven, he started Companion Baking in 1993 at the age of 24.  Within two years, St. Louis’ largest grocery chains – Schnucks and Dierbergs – began offering Companion’s baked goods on their shelves and within four years Modern Baking Magazine recognized Companion Baking, now simply called Companion, with its Industry Leadership Award. In 2007, USA Today named Companion one of the “Top 10 Artisan Bakeries” in the country. Today, Companion’s bread is served in more than 100 local restaurants, 30 Schnucks and Dierbergs, and has three dine-in locations in Clayton, Ladue and the Central West End.

Vito's Spaghetti Carbornara / Vito's Sicilian Pizzeria & Ristorante

Mix, in advance in a large mixing bowl, 4 eggs along with parmigiano cheese, parsley, salt and black pepper and set aside

In a skillet add chopped onion and butter.  Sautee onions on low flame until they start to turn golden.  Add Pancetta and white wine and turn flame up a little.  While Pancetta is cooking add spaghetti to boiling pot of water.  After a couple of min Add a couple of table spoons of pasta water to skillet while cooking pancetta.  Remember to stir spaghetti often while cooking. 

When pasta is cooked aldente, drain then add to mixing bowl along with cooked pancetta.  Mix and add additional parmigiano cheese to taste.  Serve in two big entree plates and garnish with additional parsley.

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