Lisa’S (Somewhat) Vegetarian Lemony-Peppery-Spring

Name: Lisa’S (Somewhat) Vegetarian Lemony-Peppery-Spring Pea Pasta Carbonara
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7 green onions - chopped; 3 tablespoons good quality e.v. olive oil; 1 tablespoon course ground pepper; 3 whole organic eggs; 2 organic egg yolks; 1 cup pecorino cheese - grated; 1/2 pound spaghetti (I used Barilla); 2 tablespoons kosher salt; 1/2 cup petite spring peas (frozen or fresh); 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest; additional lemon zest and cracked pepper for garnish

Servings: persons

7 green onions - chopped
3 tablespoons good quality e.v. olive oil
1 tablespoon course ground pepper
3 whole organic eggs
2 organic egg yolks
1 cup pecorino cheese - grated
1/2 pound spaghetti (I used Barilla)
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1/2 cup petite spring peas (frozen or fresh)
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
additional lemon zest and cracked pepper for garnish

1
Place olive oil and cracked pepper in a large skillet. Stir and saute pepper on medium low heat for about ten minutes to infuse oil. Add green onions and saute until tender about 3-4 minutes more
2
Meanwhile, cook pasta in water salted with the 2 tablespoons kosher salt until almost al dente. (About 8 minutes.)
3
Whisk eggs and egg yolk in a bowl.
4
Remove pasta directly from water to saute pan (which has the green onions and pepper). Toss to coat. Add a ladle full of pasta water. Add eggs and cheese. Continue to stir and coat on low to medium low - about 5-6 minutes until the egg is thickened. Add peas and lemon zest and cook about 1-2 minutes more - until peas are tender and warm.
5
Serve to plates, garnish with additional fresh cracked pepper and lemon zest. Enjoy....

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 green onions - chopped, 3 tablespoons good quality e.v. olive oil, 1 tablespoon course ground pepper, 3 whole organic eggs, and more.

Yes, Lisa’S (Somewhat) Vegetarian Lemony-Peppery-Spring Pea Pasta Carbonara 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.

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Lisa’S (Somewhat) Vegetarian Lemony-Peppery-Spring Pea Pasta Carbonara

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