Delicious Runner Bean Carbonara for a Cozy Dinner
Runner Bean Carbonara is a creamy, comforting pasta dish with a garden-fresh twist. Crisp runner beans add texture and color to the traditional Italian carbonara.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1½ cups runner beans, thinly sliced
- ½ cup pancetta, diced
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook spaghetti until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
- While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add pancetta and cook until lightly crisped.
- Add garlic and runner beans to the pan and sauté for 3–4 minutes until beans are just tender.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, Parmesan cheese, and black pepper.
- Remove the skillet from heat and add cooked spaghetti. Quickly pour in the egg mixture and toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water as needed for a creamy sauce.
- Adjust salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley and extra cheese.
- Serve immediately while hot and creamy.
Notes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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