Green Pea Carbonara

10 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 12 cups frozen peas, thawed
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 ounce parmesan cheese, grated plus more for serving
  • 14 cup heavy cream
  • 14 teaspoon salt
  • 12 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 4 ounces pancetta or 4 ounces bacon, cubed
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 lb rigatoni pasta

Directions

  1. 1
    In a blender or food processor, blend peas, egg, egg yolks, cheese and cream on high speed until smooth, about 30 seconds.
  2. 2
    Add salt and pepper.
  3. 3
    In a large skillet over medium heat, cook pancetta until browned, 6 to 8 minutes (if using bacon, cook for slightly longer or until beginning to crisp then drain excess fat from pan).
  4. 4
    Add onions and cook until softened, another 5 minutes.
  5. 5
    Cook pasta according to package direction until just tender and still firm to the bite.
  6. 6
    Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
  7. 7
    Add pasta to skillet and toss with onions and pancetta for 1 to 2 minutes.
  8. 8
    Remove skillet from heat, stir in pea mixture, working swiftly and vigorously so egg does not scramble.
  9. 9
    If sauce is too thick, mix in reserved pasta water, a little at a time.
  10. 10
    Transfer to serving bowls and top with more Parmesan Cheese.
  11. 11
    Serve.

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