Ina Garten Recipe Spring Green Spaghetti Carbonara
As the weather turns warmer and the days grow longer, it's the perfect time to indulge in lighter, fresher dishes that showcase the best ingredients of the season. And what could be better than combining the classic comfort of spaghetti carbonara with the bright, fresh flavors of spring greens? Ina Garten's recipe for Spring Green Spaghetti Carbonara is the perfect way to do just that.
Ingredients
This recipe serves 4-6 people and takes about 30 minutes to prepare. Here's what you'll need:
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 8 ounces sugar snap peas
- 8 ounces asparagus
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 ounces pancetta, diced
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
Instructions
1. Begin by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain the pasta and reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
2. While the pasta is cooking, prepare the vegetables. Remove the tough ends of the asparagus and cut into 2-inch pieces. Trim the ends of the sugar snap peas and remove the strings. Blanch the vegetables in boiling salted water for 3-5 minutes, or until bright green and tender. Drain and set aside.
3. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until crisp. Remove the pancetta with a slotted spoon and set aside.
4. In a bowl, whisk together the Parmesan cheese, eggs, heavy cream, salt, and pepper.
5. Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the pancetta and toss to combine. Remove the skillet from heat and pour the egg mixture over the pasta. Add the blanched vegetables and toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a creamy sauce.
6. Divide the spaghetti carbonara among serving plates and sprinkle with chopped chives.
Why Ina Garten's Recipe Works
There are a few key elements that make Ina Garten's Spring Green Spaghetti Carbonara stand out:
- Using fresh, seasonal vegetables adds a bright, crisp element to the classic dish.
- Whisking together the eggs, Parmesan, and cream creates a rich, velvety sauce that coats the pasta perfectly.
- Adding reserved pasta water to the skillet helps to emulsify the sauce and create a creamy texture without adding extra fat.
- Finally, sprinkling fresh herbs over the top of the dish adds a pop of color and flavor that ties everything together.
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