Creamy Asparagus Carbonara
A delightful mix of flavors and textures, this Creamy Asparagus Carbonara is a perfect balance between fresh and comforting, ready in just 25 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2-3 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Pasta
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into pieces
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped turkey bacon and cook until crispy. Remove from skillet and set aside on paper towel.
- Toss in the asparagus and minced garlic to the same skillet and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until tender and bright green. Remove from heat.
- Whisk together eggs, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Return cooked spaghetti to the pot and slowly pour in the egg mixture, stirring quickly to avoid scrambling. The heat will create a creamy sauce.
- Fold in the sautéed asparagus and crispy turkey bacon. If too thick, add reserved pasta water to adjust consistency.
- Spoon into bowls and serve immediately, adding additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
Reserve pasta water for a creamy sauce. Adjust seasoning as needed while cooking. Consider swapping turkey bacon for pancetta or prosciutto for richer flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 180mg