Easy Pea and Spinach Carbonara

Delicious pasta for the whole family in 20 minutes
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Ready In 20 min
Level of DifficultyEasy
Servings8
Ingredients
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil1 cup panko breadcrumbs, preferably whole-wheat2 small clove garlic, minced16 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided6 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley6 large egg yolks2 large eggs1 teaspoon ground pepper1/2 teaspoon salt2 (9 ounce) package fresh tagliatelle or linguine (or dried)16 cups baby spinach2 cups peas (fresh or frozen)
Directions

  1. Put 10 cups of water in a large pot and bring to a boil over high heat.
  2. 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 4 tablespoons Parmesan and parsley. Set aside.
  3. Whisk the remaining 12 tablespoons Parmesan, egg yolks, egg, pepper and salt in a medium bowl.
  4. Cook pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, for 1 minute or if dried as directed on the package. Add spinach and peas and cook until the pasta is tender, about 1 minute more. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water. Drain and place in a large bowl.
  5. 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.