SPRINGTIME SPAGHETTI CARBONARA
This lighter, brighter version of the classic Italian pasta dish is adapted from one found in "Almost Meatless: Recipes That Are Better for Your Health and the Planet" by Joy Manning and Tara Mataraza Desmond. It is incredibly simple - if you can chop vegetables, boil water and whisk eggs, you can make this dish - but it's also indubitably luxurious. Everyone will think you slaved for hours when, really, you slaved for about 20 minutes. Timing is everything in this recipe, so be sure to bring your eggs to room temperature before you start, and have all of the ingredients ready before you toss the pasta in the water.
Provided by Tara Parker-Pope
Categories dinner, easy, quick, weekday, pastas, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat a sauté pan over medium heat and add the bacon, cooking for about 5 minutes, until crispy. Transfer the cooked bacon with a slotted spoon to a paper towel and set aside. Return the pan with the rendered fat to the stove top for future use.
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Drop the peas into the water and cook them for 5 minutes. Transfer them to a strainer with a slotted spoon or a spider basket. Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook for 10 minutes, or until al dente.
- While the pasta cooks, heat the bacon fat in the sauté pan over medium heat. Add the peas and asparagus, and sauté for about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, stir in the basil, and set aside.
- Whisk together the eggs and milk. Have the egg mixture, vegetables and bacon ready to toss with very hot pasta.
- Quickly drain the pasta and transfer immediately to a large serving bowl. Pour the eggs and cheese on top of the pasta, and toss vigorously to coat the strands and gently cook the eggs, forming a creamy sauce. Add the vegetables and bacon, and continue tossing to incorporate them. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Portion the spaghetti on plates and ladle any sauce left in the bowl over each serving. Grate additional cheese on top if you like.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 430, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 64 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 447 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Humble Nwachukwu
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit! The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the asparagus adds a nice touch of spring freshness. I highly recommend this recipe.
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[email protected]This was a great recipe! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the asparagus was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Christina Walsh
[email protected]I made this for dinner last night and it was a big hit! The sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the asparagus was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
Ali zaman
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy recipe to follow. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the asparagus was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Adib sarker
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit! The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the asparagus adds a nice touch of spring freshness. I highly recommend this recipe.
Kathy Weiler
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the asparagus was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Mohdmustafa Mustafa
[email protected]I made this for dinner last night and it was a big hit! The sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the asparagus was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
Muhammad Sahil
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy recipe to follow. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the asparagus was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Sohail Rana
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit! The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the asparagus adds a nice touch of spring freshness. I highly recommend this recipe.
Laloma Brohi
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the asparagus was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Trisha Allison
[email protected]I made this for dinner last night and it was a big hit! The sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the asparagus was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
RDX ROMAN
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy recipe to follow. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the asparagus was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Meskath Hassan
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit! The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the asparagus adds a nice touch of spring freshness. I highly recommend this recipe.
Waleed Munir
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and it turned out perfectly. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the asparagus was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
Bibek Dahal
[email protected]I made this last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The sauce was so rich and creamy, and the asparagus was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.
Min Ayer
[email protected]This is the best carbonara I've ever had! The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the asparagus adds a nice touch of spring freshness. I will definitely be making this again and again.