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Asparagus Carbonara

Asparagus Carbonara

Cost $12, save $8

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  • 25 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $12

INGREDIENTS

  • Pasta

    • 🍝 1 (8 ounce) package spaghetti

  • Meat

    • 🥓 4 slices center-cut bacon, chopped into 1/2-inch slices

  • Vegetables

    • 🌱 1 ½ cups thin asparagus, cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths
    • 1 large clove garlic, minced

  • Dairy

    • 🧀 ½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, divided
    • 🥚 3 large egg yolks, at room temperature
    • ½ cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt
    • 2 tablespoons fat-free half-and-half

  • Herbs

    • ¼ cup freshly chopped parsley

STEPS

1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.

2

Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-low heat and cook bacon in the hot skillet, stirring occasionally, until browned, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon. Remove all but 1 tablespoon bacon fat from the skillet.

3

Add asparagus to bacon fat in the skillet and cook and stir until asparagus begins to brown, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Transfer asparagus and garlic to the plate with bacon.

4

Reserve 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese for garnish. Whisk together remaining Parmesan cheese, egg yolks, Greek yogurt, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well combined.

5

Drain spaghetti, setting aside about 3/4 cup of the cooking water, and return spaghetti to the pot. Stir in egg yolk mixture and toss for 1 minute until evenly coated. Return the pot back to low heat and cook, adjusting consistency with reserved cooking water if necessary, 1 to 2 minutes.

6

Turn off heat, pour in half-and-half, and stir well. Mix in bacon and asparagus until evenly distributed. Garnish with reserved Parmesan cheese and parsley.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

372

Calories

  • 20
    Protein
  • 47
    Carbs
  • 11
    Fats

💡 Do not overcook the asparagus to preserve its tender-crisp texture.Use freshly grated Parmesan for optimal flavor.Reserve pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency if needed.