Name: Easy Pea & Spinach Carbonara
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1.5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs, preferably whole-wheat; 1 small clove garlic, minced; 8 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided; 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley; 3 large egg yolks; 1 large egg; 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 1 (9 ounce) package fresh tagliatelle or linguine; 8 cups baby spinach; 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)

Easy Pea & Spinach Carbonara

4.2

(18)

15 Reviews

Fresh pasta cooks up faster than dried, making it a must-have for fast weeknight dinners like this luscious yet healthy meal. Eggs are the base of the creamy sauce. They don't get fully cooked, so use pasteurized-in-the-shell eggs if you prefer.

Adam Hickman

Updated on September 9, 2022

Reviewed by Dietitian

Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 cups

Nutrition Profile:

Bone Health Diabetes Appropriate Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Heart Healthy High Calcium High Fiber Low Added Sugars Low Sodium Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian

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Ingredients

1 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
½ cup panko breadcrumbs, preferably whole-wheat
1 small clove garlic, minced
8 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
3 large egg yolks
1 large egg
½ teaspoon ground pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
1 (9 ounce) package fresh tagliatelle or linguine
8 cups baby spinach
1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)

Directions

Put 10 cups of water in a large pot and bring to a boil over high heat.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add breadcrumbs and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, until toasted, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and stir in 2 tablespoons Parmesan and parsley. Set aside.
Whisk the remaining 6 tablespoons Parmesan, egg yolks, egg, pepper and salt in a medium bowl.
Cook pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, for 1 minute. Add spinach and peas and cook until the pasta is tender, about 1 minute more. Reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking water. Drain and place in a large bowl.
Slowly whisk the reserved cooking water into the egg mixture. Gradually add the mixture to the pasta, tossing with tongs to combine. Serve topped with the reserved breadcrumb mixture.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

430	Calories
15g	Fat
54g	Carbs
20g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 430
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 54g	20%
Dietary Fiber 8g	29%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 20g	40%
Total Fat 15g	19%
Saturated Fat 4g	20%
Cholesterol 223mg	74%
Vitamin A 8198IU	164%
Vitamin C 51mg	56%
Folate 53mcg	13%
Sodium 586mg	25%
Calcium 246mg	19%
Iron 6mg	34%
Magnesium 100mg	24%
Potassium 160mg	3%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.