The Best Pasta Carbonara-With a Twist

"This ia a very nice version of the Pasta Carbonara. It is healthy and very satisfying. This is one of those recipes that is very versitile and can be adapted to your taste buds."
 
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Ready In:
29mins
Ingredients:
10
Serves:
6
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ingredients

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directions

  • Cook pasta in lightly salted water according to package directions.
  • Trim and cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces and add to boiling water during last 4 minutes of cooking time. Drain and keep warm.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Stir in basil, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  • Add bacon to cooked pasta and asparagus.
  • Stir in creamy egg mixture. Stir in 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese.
  • Spoon pasta into a serving bowl and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon Parmesan. Serve immediately.

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<p>I love to cook!!! I am always looking for new recipes to try for my three young boys and for my husband(DH). It is challenging at times to find something that everyone likes. I am always trying out new recipes and making things that are simple, tasty, and satisfying to everyone. I have been baking since I was about 9 years old and to this day it is my passion. I love to see a smile on someon's face when they bite into something so tasty. It gives me to best feeling.</p>
 
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