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20 Minute Lemon Butter Orzo Carbonara
Ingredients
6 slices
bacon
2 tablespoons
salted butter
1
lemon
2 tablespoons
fresh thyme leaves
2 cloves
garlic
1 pound
dry orzo pasta
2 cups
fresh baby spinach
salt and black pepper
salt and black pepper
3 large
eggs
1 cup
freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup
fresh basil
Instructions
STEP 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.,
STEP 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.,
STEP 3
Whisk together the eggs and parmesan in a bowl.,
STEP 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.,
STEP 5
Serve the carbonara with grated parmesan and bacon. Drizzle a bit of olive oil or melted butter over top. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
(per serving)
Calories:
583 calories
Servings:
4 servings
Carbohydrates:
42 g
Fat:
34 g
Fiber:
2 g
Protein:
24 g
Sugar:
1 g
Meal Effort
Preparation:
20 minutes
Cook:
10 minutes
Total:
30 minutes