Peppery Pasta Carbonara with Poached Egg Recipe

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Ingredients:

  • 2 bacon slices, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/4 lb spaghetti
  • 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano plus additional for serving
  • 1 to 2 tbsp chopped tarragon or parsley
  • 1 large egg

Directions:

  1. Cook bacon in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp. Transfer bacon with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
  2. Meanwhile, cook spaghetti in a 4-quart saucepan of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/3 cup cooking water, then transfer spaghetti with tongs to a small bowl, shaking off excess water, and keep pan of water simmering.
  3. Pour off all but 2 teaspoons bacon fat from skillet, then whisk butter into fat in skillet over medium heat. Add spaghetti, reserved cooking water, cheese, and a rounded 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring, until sauce is thickened and almost completely absorbed, 2 to 3 minutes. Add bacon and 1 tablespoon tarragon and toss. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Break egg into a cup and gently slide into water. Poach at a bare simmer to desired doneness (we prefer a firm white with a runny yolk, 2 to 3 minutes).
  5. Serve pasta topped with egg (transfer using a slotted spoon). Sprinkle with remaining tarragon if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1089.33 Kcal (4561 kJ)
Calories from fat 510.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 56.75g 87%
Cholesterol 308.5mg 103%
Sodium 920mg 38%
Potassium 543.13mg 12%
Total Carbs 87.89g 29%
Sugars 3.4g 14%
Dietary Fiber 3.65g 15%
Protein 55.18g 110%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 5.6mg 31%
Calcium 97.3mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 353.5 Kcal (1480 kJ)
Calories from fat 165.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.42g 87%
Cholesterol 100.11mg 103%
Sodium 298.55mg 38%
Potassium 176.25mg 12%
Total Carbs 28.52g 29%
Sugars 1.1g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1.19g 15%
Protein 17.91g 110%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 3%
Iron 1.8mg 31%
Calcium 31.6mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 25.8
    Points
  • 29
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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