PASTA CARBONARA WITH ENGLISH PEAS
Adding peas to a carbonara is by no means classically Italian, though the combination of black pepper, pancetta, and peas is. Instead of (or in addition to) the peas, you could use asparagus or thinly sliced sugar snap peas.
Provided by Joshua McFadden
Categories Spring Pasta Pork Pea Green Onion/Scallion Parmesan Cheese
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt until it tastes like the sea.
- Put the pancetta and a small glug of olive oil in a skillet or Dutch oven that's large enough to hold all the pasta. Cook until the pancetta is lightly browned but still slightly chewy, 9 to 12 minutes (or less if you're using thinly sliced pancetta). Season the pancetta very generously with pepper. Take the skillet off the heat, but don't drain anything-you'll use that fat!
- When the water is at a boil, add the pasta and cook according to the package directions until almost al dente. When the pasta is almost ready, add the shelled peas to the pasta pot.
- Put the skillet back over medium heat and reheat the pancetta gently.
- With a ladle or a measuring cup, scoop out about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water. Drain the pasta and peas. Whisk a couple of tablespoons of the pasta water into the fat and pancetta in the skillet, to make the bacon fat lighter and creamier by emulsifying it with the water. Pull the pan off the heat.
- Whisk some of that warm fat into the beaten egg to temper it (meaning to gently warm up the egg so that it doesn't scramble when you add it to the hot skillet), then whisk the egg into the skillet.
- Dump the pasta, peas, scallions, and pea tendrils (if using) into the skillet. Add both the cheeses and toss everything quickly and thoroughly to blend. Add a few more small splashes of the pasta water and keep tossing until the noodles are cloaked in a creamy sauce. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt or black pepper as needed. Serve right away. This dish does not wait.
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MD AHANGIR CHY
[email protected]Yum! This pasta dish looks amazing!
Ankunda Eris
[email protected]This recipe sounds delicious! I'm going to try it tonight.
Star Kuami
[email protected]I'm always looking for new pasta recipes, and this one looks like a winner! I love the combination of peas and Parmesan cheese.
GMNX
[email protected]This recipe looks easy to follow and the ingredients are easy to find. I'm excited to try it out this weekend!
Dusto Masud
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of carbonara, but this recipe sounds delicious! I love the addition of peas. I'll definitely be trying this recipe soon.
Mubiru Kamada
[email protected]This pasta dish was delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the peas added a nice touch of sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pasta.
Jes√∫s Min
[email protected]I'm a huge fan of carbonara, and this recipe did not disappoint! The sauce was rich and creamy, and the peas added a nice pop of sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Alfreudo Wanjiru
[email protected]This was the best pasta carbonara I've ever had! The sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the peas added a nice sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.
WAKISIMA AMUZA
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
AvaKyle Willett
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of peas, but I really enjoyed this dish. The peas were cooked perfectly, and they added a nice sweetness to the dish. The sauce was also very flavorful.
Wiz Chi love
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The pasta was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was delicious. I added some extra Parmesan cheese, and it was perfect.
M waleed Ali
[email protected]I made this dish for my family last night, and they all loved it! The pasta was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was rich and creamy. The peas added a nice pop of color and sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Kadi Jemal H kade1
[email protected]This pasta dish was delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the peas added a nice touch of sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pasta.
Caden Coberly
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of peas, but I'm glad I did! The peas added a nice sweetness to the dish, and they paired well with the salty Parmesan cheese. I'll definitely be making this again.
Asante Frank
[email protected]This is my new favorite pasta dish! It's so simple to make, but it's packed with flavor. I love the combination of the creamy sauce, the salty Parmesan cheese, and the sweet peas. I'll definitely be making this again soon.
Robyn Kerr
[email protected]I've never made carbonara before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The instructions were clear and concise, and I didn't have any trouble finding the ingredients. The dish turned out great! The pasta was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was rich
sunita basnet
[email protected]This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The English peas added a nice pop of color and sweetness. I also loved the creamy sauce made with eggs and Parmesan cheese. It was so easy to make, and it tasted like it came from a restaurant.