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Pasta Carbonara

Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 976kcal

Ingredients

Salad

  • 2 cups Spring mix
  • 8 Grape tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup Cucumber sliced into half circles
  • 2 TBSP Red onion sliced thin

Vinaigrette

  • 3 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cloves Garlic grated
  • 1/4 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp Red wine vinegar

Carbonara

  • 4 oz Spaghetti
  • 2 Eggs beaten
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated (plus more for garnish)
  • 1 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 oz Pancetta diced small (sub bacon if needed)
  • 1 TBSP Butter
  • 2 TBSP Red onion minced
  • Red pepper flakes optional

Garlic Bread

  • 2 slices Crusty bread
  • 1/2 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic powder or more if needed
  • 1/4 tsp Dried oregano
  • 2 slices Fontina cheese use more if preferred

Sparkling Water

  • 24 oz Sparkling water cold
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Instructions

  • Prep the ingredients per the instructions above.
  • Arrange the salad ingredients in a bowl. Set aside.
  • Make the vinaigrette: In a bowl whisk together all the ingredients for the dressing until fully combined. Set aside.
  • Preheat the oven broiler on low.
  • Cook pasta: In a pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta according to the package directions. While pasta is cooking, prep ingredients.
  • Make garlic bread: Drizzle the bread with oil. Evenly sprinkle with garlic powder, oregano, salt and pepper. Place on a baking sheet.
  • Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Drain the pasta well and set aside.
  • Make the carbonara: In a bowl, whisk the egg and parmesan. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Saute the pancetta until browned. Add the butter and onion. Saute until golden brown. Stir in the pasta until fully combined with all the ingredients.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the egg yolk-parmesan mixture until smooth. Add a little of the reserved pasta water until the sauce is creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with red pepper flakes if desired.
  • Place garlic bread under the broiler until golden brown. Then top with cheese and melt under the broiler on low.
  • Dress the salad.
  • Serve: Enjoy pasta with garlic bread, salad, and sparkling water.

Nutrition

Calories: 976kcal | Carbohydrates: 86g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 23g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 247mg | Sodium: 1413mg | Potassium: 555mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1146IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 378mg | Iron: 5mg