Lemon Butter Orzo Carbonara
This is the simplest way to make delicious carbonara pasta. You need just one skillet and about 20-30 minutes!
Servings: 6
Calories: 514kcal
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 2 tablespoons salted butter, at room temperature
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 pound dry orzo pasta
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- salt and black pepper
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- 1. Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain onto a paper towel. If desired, remove some of the bacon fat. 2. To the skillet, add the butter, lemon slices, thyme, garlic, and orzo. Cook until the orzo is toasted, 2 minutes. Add 3 cups water and the spinach. Season with salt and pepper. Cook 5 minutes, until the orzo is al dente and most of the liquid has evaporated, but not all of it. 3. Whisk together the eggs and parmesan in a bowl.4. Remove the orzo from the heat. Add the egg/cheese mixture, tossing quickly (to ensure the eggs do not scramble) until the eggs thicken and create a sauce. Add the basil and season with salt and pepper.5. Serve the carbonara with grated parmesan and bacon. Drizzle a bit of olive oil or melted butter over top. Enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 514kcal
