I love to make this Easy Pea & Spinach Carbonara for a midweek meal which is healthy and delicious and takes only 15 minutes. Carbonara is one of the darlings of Italian cuisine – creamy egg sauce with crispy bacon mixed with spaghetti, what’s not to love about this classic? The lack of vegetables maybe?! That’s why I’ve come up with this healthier take on Carbonara.
I make my green carbonara by whisking Parmesan cheese, egg yolks, egg, pepper and salt together. I boil pasta in a large pan of boiling water with spinach and peas. When the pasta is cooked, I drain the water and reserve ¼ cup to loosen the egg mixture. I gradually mix the egg sauce with the pasta and I serve topped with toasted breadcrumbs and garlic. Yum!
To make Easy Pea & Spinach Carbonara, you will need the following ingredients:
Bring 10 cups of water to a boil over high heat.
Place ½ a cup of panko breadcrumbs and 1 small minced clove of garlic in a large skillet with 1 ½ tablespoons of hot olive oil over medium heat. Cook, while stirring for about 2 minutes until toasted.
Transfer the breadcrumb mixture to a small bowl. Stir in 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese and 3 tablespoons of chopped parsley. Set to one side.
Place the pasta in the pan of boiling water and cook while stirring for about 1 minute. Add 8 cups of baby spinach and 1 cup of peas. Cook until the pasta is tender.
Drain pasta and reserve ¼ cup of the cooking water. Place the drained pasta in a large bowl.
Gradually pour the reserved cooking water into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
Slowly add the sauce to the pasta, spinach and peas, tossing constantly with tongs to combine.
Top with the reserved breadcrumb mixture and serve immediately.
This Easy Pea & Spinach Carbonara is a quick and delicious meal to make midweek. Wholesome and delicious, let me know if you try this one!
So easy, so delicious
Superb!
Superb! I whipped this up last Wednesday because the kids wanted pasta. They devoured every bite. The creamy sauce combined with the peas was a huge hit. Not only quick, but a great way to sneak in some greens. My new favorite family dinner.
Delicious! Made this for a family dinner last week, and everyone loved it. Even my picky eater tried it and asked for seconds!
Superb! I whipped this up for the family last week after a busy day, and it was a hit! The kids loved the green twist and it was so quick to make. Definitely a recipe to keep close!
Deliciously green meal!
Dude, this Easy Pea & Spinach Carbonara is a total game-changer! Whipped it up in 15 mins for my fam’s dinner after a hectic day, and they devoured every bite. Feels like I pulled off a chef-level dish. Thanks for sharing!
I made the Easy Pea & Spinach Carbonara for a quick dinner last week. My kids loved it and it was so easy to make. I whisked together the ingredients while they played in the living room. It’s become our new family favorite.
Made this for a quick dinner and it was awsome. My hubby loved it too.
Delish! I made this during a busy week and the family loved it.
So delish! Made this for my husband after work last night, and we were both blown away. The creaminess mixed with the greens made dinner feel fancy in just 15 minutes. This recipe is now a family favorite for our busy weeknights!
Simply delicious meal! I made this Easy Pea & Spinach Carbonara last week for my husband after a long day at work, and we both loved it. So quick to prepare, yet full of flavor. Definitely a new favorite!
This Easy Pea & Spinach Carbonara is simply great. I whipped it up on a busy weeknight and it was a total hit.
Delicious and quick!
Dude, this green carbonara rocks! Made it quick after work and it was a hit with the wifey. Total life saver!
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