Asparagus with Fettuccine and Smoked Bacon

A luxury pasta carbonara featuring fresh asparagus spears, smoked bacon, and parmesan, perfect for a quick summer meal.

Dinner Quick Pork Pasta Asparagus

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

602.1

kcal / serving

3612.4 kcal total

Carbs

63.6g

per serving

381.6 g total

Fat

32.4g

per serving

194.2 g total

Protein

29.8g

per serving

178.5 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy

piece

Eggs

large, free-range

110

Parmesan

freshly grated, plus extra to serve

GrainsCereals

500

Fettuccine

Meat

300

Smoked Bacon

cut into batons; pancetta is a suitable alternative

NutsSeeds

tsp

Black Pepper

freshly ground

handful

Parsley

chopped

OilsFats

Vegetable Oil

Olive Oil

Vegetables

spears

Asparagus

blanched

Method

Boil a large pan of water and cook the fettuccine according to packet instructions.

Heat a large frying pan over high heat with vegetable oil and fry bacon until golden-brown.

Season bacon with pepper, add 3cm asparagus pieces, and cook for 2 minutes to warm through.

Break eggs into a bowl and lightly beat the yolks with a fork.

Drain the pasta while reserving a small amount of the cooking water.

Combine the pasta, bacon mixture, eggs, parmesan, and reserved water over low heat until the egg cooks.

Stir in chopped parsley and serve with additional grated parmesan.