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A bowl of spaghetti mixed with with bacon, asparagus, cheese, and peas with two pieces of garlic bread in the bowl.

Spring Spaghetti Carbonara

Classic Pasta Carbonara gets a makeover for spring with peas, asparagus, and scallions along with the traditional Parmesan cheese and bacon.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Calories: 391kcal
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. spaghetti
  • 1 c. frozen peas
  • 12 thin asparagus sliced into 2 inch pieces
  • 8 strips bacon
  • 1/2 c. heavy cream
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 5 scallions thinly sliced diagonally
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • salt and black pepper

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook for 8 minutes. Remove 1 cup of pasta water for reserve.
  • Add the peas and asparagus to the water with the spaghetti and continue cooking for 2-3 minutes.
  • Drain the pasta and vegetables.
  • Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook 3-4 minutes per side or until browned. Remove to a paper towel lined plate.
  • In a large bowl combine the cream, eggs, egg yolks, and 1/4 cup of reserved pasta water. Whisk to combine.
  • Add the hot pasta and vegetables to the bowl and toss to coat. Add enough additional pasta water to make the sauce creamy.
  • Add 3/4 cup of Parmesan, scallions, lemon zest, lemon juice, 1 Tablespoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and crumbled bacon and toss to combine.
  • Serve immediately with additional Parmesan cheese on top.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Food Network Magazine, April 2021

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 391kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 174mg | Sodium: 687mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g