Green Beans and Penne Carbonara

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2

Green Beans and Penne Carbonara Recipe

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

543

Sugar

Fat

28g

Green Beans and Penne Carbonara is a delightful and easy pasta dish that is perfect for any meal. The dish is made with penne pasta, green beans, crispy bacon, and a creamy parmesan carbonara sauce. It is a filling and delicious dish that can be enjoyed by anyone who loves a good plate of pasta.

Instructions

1.	Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove from skillet and crumble into small pieces.
2.	In a small bowl, beat 2 eggs and mix in 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, set aside.
3.	Cook penne pasta according to its instructions, and add green beans for last 5 minutes of cooking.
4.	Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain pasta and green beans.
5.	Add cooked pasta and green beans in the bacon skillet, stir in 2 tablespoons butter and reserved pasta cooking water.
6.	Remove from heat and pour egg mixture over the skillet, stirring quickly and constantly to coat pasta.
7.	Serve topped with crumbled bacon and chopped toasted walnuts.

PROS

This dish is a flavorful combination of pasta, bacon, and veggies that is easy to make and satisfying to eat.

The carbonara sauce is rich and creamy, adding depth of flavor to the dish.

CONS

This recipe is relatively high in calories and fat due to the use of bacon and parmesan cheese in the carbonara sauce.

It may not be suitable for individuals with dietary restrictions on sodium and fat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Green beans are low in calories and high in fiber, making them a great addition to a balanced diet that promotes digestive health.
The walnuts in this recipe are rich in healthy fats and protein, and have been linked to reducing inflammation and improving heart health.

	4 slices bacon
	2 eggs , at room temperature
	1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
	2 tablespoons butter
	1/2 lb green beans , trimmed
	1/2 lb penne
	1/2 cup chopped walnuts , toasted