Bacon and Pea Carbonara-Style Spaghetti

Spaghetti tossed with crispy bacon, sweet peas, and a creamy egg-based sauce.

SHOPPING LIST

• spaghetti400g
• bacon lardons200g
• frozen peas150g
• eggs3
• parmesan60g
• garlic2 cloves
• black pepper1 tsp
• salt1 tsp

METHOD

1. 1Boil the spaghetti in salted water until al dente.
2. 2Fry the bacon lardons in a dry pan for 6 minutes until crispy.
3. 3Add the sliced garlic to the bacon and cook for 1 minute.
4. 4Add the frozen peas to the pan with 2 tbsp of pasta water.
5. 5Beat the eggs and grated parmesan together in a bowl.
6. 6Drain the spaghetti, reserving some pasta water.
7. 7Off the heat, quickly toss the spaghetti with the egg mixture and bacon peas.
8. 8Add a splash of pasta water to make a creamy sauce, season with pepper.

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