Carbonara Healthier With Greens Recipe

Name: Carbonara Healthier With Greens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb pasta (cooked al dente according to package saving pasta water); 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil (1/2 Part butter or bacon fat can be used); 1/2 onion, diced; 2 cups chopped swiss chard or 2 cups spinach, chopped; 1/2 cup sliced swiss chard, stems; 1/8 cup basil leaves, sliced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 serrano chili, minced (pepper flakes to taste is a tatsy sub); 1/4 cup grated pecorino romano cheese; 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper; 4 eggs, freshest is best and room temperature; bacon bits, Oven Cooked Bacon With Black Pepper and Brown Sugar (optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 lb pasta (cooked al dente according to package saving pasta water)
1 -2 tablespoon olive oil (1/2 Part butter or bacon fat can be used)
1/2 onion, diced
2 cups chopped swiss chard or 2 cups spinach, chopped
1/2 cup sliced swiss chard, stems
1/8 cup basil leaves, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 serrano chili, minced (pepper flakes to taste is a tatsy sub)
1/4 cup grated pecorino romano cheese
1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
4 eggs, freshest is best and room temperature
bacon bits, Oven Cooked Bacon With Black Pepper and Brown Sugar (optional)

1
Place olive oil and or bacon fat or butter in a large pan over medium high heat, add onions and saute for 3 minutes. Add the sliced swiss chard stem and saute for 2 more minutes, add garlic and pepper flakes saute for 3 minutes. Add swiss chard greens or baby spinach and basil and 1/2 cup pasta water to wilt.
2
Fill a small pot with boiling pasta water with at least 4 inches and a 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar. Break each egg one at a time in to a small bowl then into the simmering water cover and poach for 3-4 minutes.
3
Meanwhile toss cheese, black pepper and pasta in the vegetable mixture. Add additional pasta water and or olive oil to your liking.
4
Plate the pasta mixture on to 4 plates.
5
Remove eggs from water with slotted spoon place one on each plate of pasta.
6
Garnish with bacon bits, additional pepper, cheese and basil if desired.
7
Before digging in break the poached egg and stir in to the pasta.
8
This`ll make it a creamy, yummy, comforting dish. Enjoy!

688

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb pasta (cooked al dente according to package saving pasta water), 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil (1/2 Part butter or bacon fat can be used), 1/2 onion, diced, 2 cups chopped swiss chard or 2 cups spinach, chopped, and more.

Yes, Carbonara Healthier With Greens falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Carbonara Healthier With Greens

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