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SPAGHETTI CARBONARA

Creamy Spaghetti Carbonara with Sweet Peas and Crispy Pancetta

A delightful Spaghetti Carbonara dish featuring peas and pancetta, made in 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces Spaghetti or any pasta type you love
For the Sauce
  • 3 Large Eggs room temperature
  • 2 Egg Yolks
  • 1 cup Pecorino Romano finely grated
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan freshly grated
For the Add-ins
  • 6 ounces Pancetta diced
  • 1 cup English Peas frozen
For Cooking
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil extra virgin
  • 1 teaspoon Coarsely Ground Pepper freshly ground

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Medium bowl
  • Large Skillet
  • Whisk
  • Wooden Spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Fill a large pot with water, adding a generous pinch of salt, and bring it to a rolling boil over high heat.
  2. In a medium bowl, vigorously whisk together three large eggs, two egg yolks, and a generous handful of finely grated Pecorino Romano and Parmesan cheese until thoroughly combined.
  3. Heat a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add diced pancetta and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  4. In the same skillet that held the pancetta, add frozen English peas and sauté over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes until tender.
  5. While the peas sauté, add the spaghetti to the boiling salted water and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  6. With the skillet off the heat, quickly add the crispy pancetta and the egg and cheese mixture to the hot spaghetti, tossing everything together vigorously.
  7. Plate the Spaghetti Carbonara with Peas and Crispy Pancetta immediately, garnishing with additional grated cheese and freshly cracked pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature eggs and freshly grated cheese. Serve immediately to enjoy the creamy sauce.

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