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No-Bacon Pasta Carbonara Loaded with Greens

URL: https://alexandracooks.com/2017/10/06/favorite-weeknight-meal-no-bacon-pasta-carbonara-loaded-greens/

Ingredients

The pasta

  • ½ pound bucatini, linguini, or pappardelle
  • 1 to 2 pounds greens

The sauce

  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ cup pasta cooking water

The aromatics

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion
  • pinch red pepper flakes

Seasoning

  • to taste coarse salt and ground pepper

Instructions

  1. 1. Boil a large pot of salted water.
  2. 2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté sliced onion until soft.
  3. 3. Add red pepper flakes and greens to the skillet, cooking until wilted.
  4. 4. Cook pasta according to package instructions and reserve some cooking liquid.
  5. 5. Whisk eggs, parmesan, and lemon juice in a bowl, then mix in reserved pasta water.
  6. 6. Drain pasta and add it to the skillet with the greens and onions.
  7. 7. Pour the egg mixture over the pasta and toss to combine, adjusting heat as necessary.
  8. 8. Season with salt, pepper, and additional lemon juice or pasta water to taste.
  9. 9. Serve immediately with extra cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4
Calories
250
Total fat
10g
Total carbohydrates
30g
Total protein
12g
Sodium
400mg
Cholesterol
200mg

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