Green Pea Carbonara
When in doubt about your dinner plans, give peas a chance. This green veggie plays a starring role in this gourmet carbonara dish. Give it a twirl tonight!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup(s) frozen peas, thawed
- 1 egg
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/4 cup(s) fresh Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/8 cup(s) fresh Parmesan Cheese, for serving atop pasta
- 1/8 cup(s) whole milk
- 1/10 cup(s) butter
- 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) fresh ground pepper, to taste
- 4 ounce(s) pancetta, cubed
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
- 16 ounce(s) rigatoni, dry
Instructions
- In a food processor or blender, blend peas, egg, egg yolks, cheese, milk and butter on high sped until smooth and creamy.
- This can take about 30 seconds or so.
- Add salt and pepper.
- In a warmed skillet, brown pancetta over medium-high heat.
- Add onions and garlic and cook until soft and tender.
- Cook pasta as per instructions on the box.
- Cook until al dente or until desired tenderness.
- Once cooked drain, keeping 1/2 cup of pasta water on reserve.
- Add cooked pasta to the warmed skillet and cook with onions, pancetta and garlic for about 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in pea sauce over pasta.
- stirring frequently so that egg does not cook, if too thick add reserved pasta water a little at a time to thin out the sauce.
- Serve with more fresh Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 4261kcalCarbohydrates: 394.78gProtein: 147.27gFat: 170.21gSaturated Fat: 80.37gCholesterol: 867.06mgSodium: 3360.06mgFiber: 31.48gSugar: 48.45g
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