Description
Creamy Bacon and Pea Carbonara is a rich and flavorful pasta dish that combines crispy bacon, sweet peas, and a creamy sauce for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g spaghetti
- 100g bacon, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the diced bacon. Cook until crispy.
- Add minced garlic and frozen peas to the skillet, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs and Parmesan cheese.
- Drain the spaghetti and add it to the skillet with bacon and peas, removing from heat.
- Quickly pour the egg and cheese mixture over the pasta, stirring to create a creamy sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and use mushrooms instead.
- Make sure to mix the egg mixture quickly with the hot pasta to avoid scrambling the eggs.
- Feel free to add more cheese for extra creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Creamy Bacon and Pea Carbonara, Pasta Recipe, Easy Carbonara