The Best Pasta Carbonara-With A Twist Recipe

Name: The Best Pasta Carbonara-With A Twist
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 lb gemelli pasta; 1 lb asparagus; 12 slices turkey bacon; 1 1/4 cups fat-free half-and-half; 3 egg yolks; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, plus; 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

3/4 lb gemelli pasta
1 lb asparagus
12 slices turkey bacon
1 1/4 cups fat-free half-and-half
3 egg yolks
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, plus
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese

1
Cook pasta in lightly salted water according to package directions.
2
Trim and cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces and add to boiling water during last 4 minutes of cooking time. Drain and keep warm.
3
Meanwhile, place bacon in a medium size nonstick skillet and cook over medium-high heat about 8 minutes, turning occasionally, or until slightly browned and crisp. Remove from pan with tongs and place on a plated lined with a paper towel.
4
In a small saucepan, whisk half-and-half, and egg yolks. Cook over medium heat about 8 minutes, whisking constantly, until temperature reaches 160 degrees on an instand-read termometer.
5
Stir in basil, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
6
Add bacon to cooked pasta and asparagus.
7
Stir in creamy egg mixture. Stir in 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese.
8
Spoon pasta into a serving bowl and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon Parmesan. Serve immediately.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 lb gemelli pasta, 1 lb asparagus, 12 slices turkey bacon, 1 1/4 cups fat-free half-and-half, and more.

Yes, The Best Pasta Carbonara-With A Twist 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.

The Best Pasta Carbonara-With A Twist

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