Spaghetti Pesto Carbonara
What you need:
- 8 oz. spaghetti
- 4 strips thick cut bacon, chopped
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
- 2 Tbsp. pesto
- Pepper to taste
Directions:
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions in salted boiling water.
- Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet until browned. Add peas and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. Drain off excess bacon grease.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl whisk together eggs, 3/4 cup Parmesan, and pesto.
- Drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Add hot pasta to bowl with eggs and immediately starting stirring to coat.
- Pour hot pasta into skillet with bacon and peas. Stir to coat.
- Add pasta water to reach desired consistency.
- Serve immediately with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan and pepper to taste.
Recipe from I Wash, You Dry
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