Asparagus Spaghetti Carbonara
You Might Substitute
Barilla Angel Hair Pasta
Ingredients
- ½ (16-oz) pkg whole-grain spaghetti
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 2 large egg yolks, at room temperature
- ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- ¼ tsp pepper
- ½ lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- ½ (4-oz) pkg diced pancetta
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving ½ cup pasta water.
- Whisk together egg, egg yolks, ½ cup cheese, and pepper in a medium-size bowl.
- Place asparagus and 1 Tbsp water in a microwave-safe dish; cover with plastic wrap, venting one corner. Microwave at HIGH 3 to 4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and keep warm.
- Cook pancetta in a large skillet over medium-high heat or until rendered and begins to brown. Add hot pasta; cook 1 minute, stirring.
- Reduce heat to low. Toss hot pasta with egg mixture and enough reserved pasta water to make a thin sauce until creamy and thickened.
- Toss pasta with asparagus; sprinkle with ¼ cup cheese.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Total | |
| Servings | 3 | |
| Calories |
540
|
540
|
| Fat (g) | 21 | 21 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 9 | 9 |
| Protein (g) | 30 | 30 |
| Carb (g) | 60 | 60 |
| Fiber (g) | 10 | 10 |
| Sodium (mg) | 848 | 848 |
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