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!
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