Best 5 Spring Green Spaghetti Carbonara Recipes

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of spring with our delightful take on the classic spaghetti carbonara. This recipe features fresh asparagus, peas, and a zesty lemon-herb sauce that elevates the traditional dish to new heights. Alongside this main course, we also offer a collection of complementary recipes to complete your culinary journey. Delight in a refreshing spring salad with honey-mustard dressing, a creamy and flavorful mushroom sauce perfect for pasta or chicken, and a delectable asparagus and goat cheese tart that combines savory and tangy notes. These recipes are not only delicious but also easy to follow, making them perfect for home cooks of all skill levels. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that celebrates the best of spring's bounty!

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SPAGHETTI ALLA CARBONARA



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Provided by Marc Murphy

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil
8 ounces pancetta or thick bacon, diced
4 large eggs, at room temperature
1 cup (2 1/2 ounces) freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt
1 pound spaghetti

Steps:

  • In a large saute pan, heat the oil over medium heat until shimmering. Add the pancetta and cook until it is browned and the fat has rendered, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to the lowest setting and keep warm.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the eggs, cheese, and pepper until uniform. Set aside.
  • Fill a large pot with water and add enough salt so the water tastes like seawater. Bring the water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the directions on the package until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking liquid.
  • Drain the pasta, transfer to the bowl with the egg mixture and add the pancetta, along with all the fat from the pan. Toss the pasta with the egg-cheese mixture and the pancetta until the eggs are cooked and the pasta is coated and creamy, about 1 minute. Serve immediately.

SPRINGTIME SPAGHETTI CARBONARA



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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

3 slices bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1/2 pound English peas, shelled (about 1 cup), or 1/2 cup frozen peas
1 pound spaghetti
4 ounces asparagus, sliced diagonally 1/8-inch thick (1 cup)
10 fresh basil leaves, sliced thin
5 eggs, whisked, at room temperature
2 tablespoons whole milk
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for garnish (2 ounces)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

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

SPAGHETTI CARBONARA



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Kosher salt
12 ounces spaghetti
6 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup grated parmesan cheese (about 4 ounces), plus more for topping
Freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1/4 cup cooking water, then drain the pasta.
  • Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 8 minutes. Add the spaghetti and reserved pasta cooking water to the skillet and toss to combine.
  • Add the eggs, parmesan, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper; toss to coat. Cook, tossing continuously to avoid scrambling the eggs, until the sauce is creamy, about 1 minute. Stir in the parsley. Serve topped with more parmesan.

SPRING GREEN SPAGHETTI CARBONARA



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
12 ounces spaghetti, such as De Cecco
1/2 pound snow peas, julienned lengthwise
1 cup shelled fresh peas (1 pound in the pod), or frozen peas
12 to 14 thin asparagus, bottom third discarded and tips sliced in 2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons good olive oil
8 ounces small-diced pancetta
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 extra-large eggs
2 extra-large egg yolks
3/4 cup freshly grated Italian Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
5 scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced diagonally
1/4 cup minced fresh chives, plus extra for serving
Zest and juice of 1 lemon

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water with 2 tablespoons salt to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Reserve a cup of the pasta water, then add the snow peas, fresh peas, and asparagus to the spaghetti and cook for 2 minutes longer. Drain the pasta and vegetables together.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a medium (10 to 11-inch) sauté pan over medium heat, add the pancetta, and cook for 7 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned. Transfer the pancetta to a plate lined with paper towels and set aside.
  • While the pancetta cooks, fill a large bowl with the hottest tap water and set aside to heat the bowl. Just before you drain the pasta, pour the water out of the bowl. Put the cream, eggs, egg yolks, and 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water into the bowl and whisk to combine. Immediately, add the hot pasta and vegetables and toss with tongs for a full minute or two, until the pasta absorbs the sauce. Add enough reserved hot pasta water to keep the sauce creamy. Add the 3/4 cup Parmesan, the scallions, chives, lemon zest and juice, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper and toss well. Add the pancetta, sprinkle with salt, and serve hot sprinkled with extra chives and Parmesan.

SPRING GREENS CARBONARA



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Enjoy a twist on a carbonara with plenty of spring vegetables. Sweet peas and asparagus balance the saltiness of the pancetta and richness of the egg yolks

Provided by Cassie Best

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2½ tbsp olive oil
200g pancetta cubes or slices, or use guanciale or bacon lardons
small bunch of parsley, roughly chopped
2 small bunches of basil, leaves picked
4 large mint sprigs, leaves picked and roughly chopped
4 egg yolks
50g parmesan, grated, plus extra to serve
350g spaghetti
125g asparagus, woody ends removed, cut into 3-4cm pieces
125g long-stemmed broccoli, trimmed and cut into 5cm pieces
125g fresh or frozen peas (shelled if fresh)
extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling (optional)

Steps:

  • Boil the kettle. Heat ½ tbsp oil in a large, deep frying pan or saucepan over a low-medium heat and sizzle the pancetta until crisp, about 5 mins. Once crisp, reduce the heat to as low as it will go to keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, put the parsley, basil, mint and remaining oil in a small food processor and blitz until finely chopped. Or, finely chop the herbs using a sharp knife and omit the oil. Whisk the egg yolks and parmesan together in a separate bowl.
  • Fill a large saucepan with boiling water from the kettle, season well with salt and bring to the boil on the hob, then cook the spaghetti for 10 mins until al dente. Add the asparagus and broccoli for the final 3 mins of cooking time, and the peas for the final 30 seconds.
  • Lift the spaghetti into the pan with the pancetta using tongs, allowing a little water to be added with each addition of pasta. Drain the boiled veg but reserve a mug of the cooking water, then add the veg to the pan with the spaghetti and pancetta. Keep the heat set as low as possible and ensure there is a small puddle of the pasta cooking water in the bottom of the pan. This will prevent anything catching and help loosen the sauce.
  • Scrape all of the herb mixture and the egg and cheese over the warm spaghetti mixture and use tongs to toss everything together, ensuring each strand of spaghetti is well-coated. Continue tossing the pasta through the sauce for a few minutes, turning the heat up slightly if needed until the sauce thickens and clings to the spaghetti. Add splashes of the reserved pasta cooking water if the sauce becomes too thick - the spaghetti should be glossy and shiny when ready.
  • Divide between bowls and top with extra parmesan, a grinding of black pepper and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 700 calories, Fat 30 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 71 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 32 grams protein, Sodium 2 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the carbonara will taste. Look for fresh asparagus, peas, and pancetta, and use a good quality Parmesan cheese.
  • Don't overcook the pasta: Cook the pasta al dente, according to the package directions. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and won't hold the sauce well.
  • Make sure the pancetta is crispy: Cook the pancetta over medium-high heat until it is crispy and browned. This will add a lot of flavor to the carbonara.
  • Use a good quality Parmesan cheese: Parmesan cheese is an essential ingredient in carbonara. Use a good quality Parmesan that is aged for at least 12 months. This will give the sauce a rich, nutty flavor.
  • Add the eggs and cheese slowly: When adding the eggs and cheese to the pasta, do it slowly while stirring constantly. This will help prevent the eggs from scrambling.
  • Serve immediately: Carbonara is best served immediately after it is made. The sauce will thicken as it sits, so if you need to make it ahead of time, reheat it gently over low heat until it is warmed through.

Conclusion:

Spring green spaghetti carbonara is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. With its fresh asparagus, peas, and pancetta, this carbonara is a great way to celebrate the flavors of spring. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying pasta dish, give spring green spaghetti carbonara a try.

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