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Spring Carbonara with Prosciutto
A classic gets a bright update in this Spring Carbonara with Prosciutto. Crisp asparagus, sweet leeks and green peas are intertwined with linguini and a creamy parmesan sauce. Indulgent, yet light.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 374 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
- 3/4 tsp salt, plus more for seasoning
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1/4 lb prosciutto, roughly chopped
- 3/4 cup chopped leeks
- 3/4 cup chopped asparagus
- 9 oz fresh linguine
- 1/2 cup frozen baby peas
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Season liberally with salt.
- Whisk egg yolks, 3/4 cup parmesan, 1/4 teaspoon salt and lemon zest together in a small bowl, set aside.
- Heat a large saute pan to a medium heat. Add olive oil. Add prosciutto and cook until crisp, about 3-4 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove prosciutto from pan, drain on paper towels and reserve fat.
- Add leeks to hot pan and oil. Saute for 1-2 minutes until softened. Add asparagus and 1/4 teaspoon salt, continue to cook another 2-3 minutes until bright green and tender. Turn the heat down to low.
- While the veggies finish cooking, add linguine to salted, boiling water. Cook for 2-3 minutes until aldente. Use tongs to transfer pasta to leeks and asparagus, along with remaining salt. Reserve pasta water. Slowly whisk in 1/4 cup of the hot pasta water to the egg and cheese mixture, then add to the pasta along with the peas and remaining salt.
- Continue to toss the pasta with the egg mixture over a low heat until a sauce forms, about 3-4 minutes. Add remaining cheese. Toss. If necessary, add more pasta water a few tablespoons at a time to loosen the sauce up. Add the prosciutto back in, toss and then season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with cheese.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
374kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
154mg
(51%)
Sodium
694mg
(29%)
Potassium
244mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
708IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
235mg
(24%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 374
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 374kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 154mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 694mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 244mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 708IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 235mg | 24% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.