Carbonara

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Cook the pasta according to packet instructions. Reserve 1 to 2 tablespoons of the pasta water and set aside.

Step 2

2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the egg, parmesan, salt and pepper. Set aside.

Step 3

3. Heat a medium frypan over medium heat and spray with olive oil. Fry bacon for 3 minutes, stirring regularly. Add garlic,

Step 4

mushrooms, asparagus and spring onion to the pan and sauté for another 5 minutes until the mushrooms are soft and

Step 5

the asparagus tender. Remove from heat.

Step 6

4. Working fast, add the hot pasta, pasta water and egg mixture to the pan with the bacon and vegetables, mixing quickly

Step 7

to coat. The residual heat in the pan will cook the egg, but make sure the pan is removed from the heat. If the pan is too

Step 8

hot, the eggs will scramble.

Step 9

5. Top the pasta with parsley and serve.