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Asparagus Spaghetti Carbonara

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16-oz) pkg whole-grain spaghetti
  • 3 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 3 large egg yolks, at room temperature
  • 1½ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • ¾ tsp pepper
  • 1 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 (4-oz) pkg diced pancetta

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water.
  2. Whisk together eggs, egg yolks, 1 cup cheese, and pepper in a medium-size bowl.
  3. Place asparagus and 2 Tbsp water in a microwave-safe dish; tent with plastic wrap, venting one corner. Microwave at HIGH 3 to 4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and keep warm.
  4. Cook pancetta in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat or until rendered and begins to brown. Add hot pasta; cook 1 minute, stirring.
  5. Reduce heat to low. Toss pasta with egg mixture and enough reserved pasta water to make a thin sauce until creamy and thickened.
  6. Toss pasta with asparagus; sprinkle with ½ cup cheese.