Pasta Carbonara With Spinach and Tomatoes

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 0
Pasta Carbonara with Spinach and Tomatoes recipe
in Pasta

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 package fresh Baby Spinach
1 tablespoon butter
6 slices thick bacon , chopped
1 small onion , finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes ( optional or to taste )
2 tablespoons dry white wine
1 can diced tomatoes , drained ( or use 2 Roma tomatoes , chopped )
8 ounces uncooked spaghetti
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 large eggs
fresh ground black pepper ( to taste )
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
843
Sugar
6g
Fat
49g
Pasta Carbonara with Spinach and Tomatoes is a twist on the classic Italian dish with the addition of nutritious baby spinach and flavorful grape tomatoes. The dish is a quick, easy and delicious meal to make anytime, perfect for a weekday dinner or as a hearty lunch option. The recipe is creamy and filling and is a great way to incorporate more spinach into your diet.

Instructions

1.Cook spaghetti according to package directions in salted water. Drain and set aside.
2.Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped bacon and cook until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside.
3.In the same skillet, add the butter, onions and garlic. Cook until softened and fragrant. Add the crushed red pepper flakes and diced tomatoes. Cook until the tomatoes release their juices and the liquid has reduced by half.
4.Add the cooked spaghetti and toss with the tomato mixture. Remove from heat.
5.In a small bowl, beat together the eggs and grated parmesan cheese. Pour over the spaghetti and toss until the sauce thickens and coats the pasta.
6.Add in baby spinach and chopped bacon, tossing until spinach wilts.
7.Finish with fresh ground black pepper and chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately.

PROS

This Pasta Carbonara with Spinach and Tomatoes is a quick, easy and delicious meal to make anytime.

The combination of flavors is outstanding and the dish is very filling.

CONS

The dish contains a high amount of calories and fat due to bacon and parmesan cheese.
It is recommended to consume in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Overcooking the egg in the recipe could lead to scrambled eggs and not a creamy sauce.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The recipe contains baby spinach which is packed full of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as antioxidants and minerals. The dish also contains tomato which contains lycopene, a powerful antioxidant.
Moderate consumption of parmesan cheese may also provide health benefits such as essential vitamins and minerals.

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