Luxurious Lemon Parmesan Spaghetti with Spinach and Bacon

Ingredients

- 8 oz spaghetti
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 6 slices bacon, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup spring vegetables (e.g., asparagus, peas, or zucchini), chopped
- 2 cups baby spinach
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, freshly ground, to taste

Instructions

1. Cook the Spaghetti
- Boil a large pot of salted water. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente, following the package instructions, approximately PT10M.
- Drain the spaghetti, reserving 1 cup of pasta water. Set aside.

2. Prepare the Bacon and Vegetables
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the diced bacon until crispy, approximately PT10M.
- Remove the bacon from the skillet and drain off excess fat, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the skillet for flavor.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about PT1M until fragrant.
- Stir in the spring vegetables and sauté until tender-crisp, approximately PT5M.
- Add the baby spinach, cooking until wilted, approximately PT2M.

3. Create the Sauce
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Stir in the lemon zest and season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

4. Combine Pasta and Sauce
- Return the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the vegetables, along with the crispy bacon.
- Remove the skillet from heat and quickly pour the egg and cheese mixture over the pasta, tossing continuously to create a creamy sauce. If the sauce is too thick, use reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.

5. Serve and Enjoy
- Season with additional salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnishing with additional Parmesan cheese and lemon zest if desired.

Total Time

PT30M
30 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Pasta, Spaghetti Carbonara, Creamy Pasta, Bacon Pasta, Italian Cuisine, Spinach Recipes, Lemon Parmesan, Gourmet Dinner, Spring Vegetables, Easy Dinner

Recipe Yield

Serves 4 adults

Calories

Total: 2,480 calories

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