Spring Pasta Carbonara
- 12 oz. spaghetti
- 1/2 c. frozen peas
- 4 slice thick-cut bacon
- 1 large egg yolk
- 3 tbsp. half-and-half
- kosher salt
- Pepper
- 1/2 c. grated Parmesan
- 1 tbsp. chopped fresh tarragon
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 4 scallions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions, adding the peas during the last 30 seconds of cooking.
- Reserve 1 cup of the cooking liquid, drain the pasta and peas and return them to the pot.
- Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, 6 to 8 minutes.
- Transfer to a paper towellined plate.
- Wipe out the skillet.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk, half-and-half, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper.
- Stir in the Parmesan and tarragon.
- Heat the oil in the skillet over medium-low heat.
- Add the scallions and cook just until beginning to soften, 1 to 2 minutes; remove from heat.
- Add the drained pasta, peas, and bacon to the skillet.
- Add the egg yolk mixture and toss to coat, adding some of the reserved pasta water (1/4 cup at a time) if the pasta seems dry.
spaghetti, frozen peas, bacon, egg yolk, kosher salt, pepper, parmesan, tarragon, olive oil, scallions
Taken from www.delish.com/recipefinder/spring-pasta-carbonara-recipe-wdy0514 (may not work)