Spring Carbonara Recipe (with Video)

Cooking the pasta
1. Cook the pasta until al dente.
2. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta cooking water.
Preparing the bacon
1. While the pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the diced bacon and cook until crisp and browned, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set it aside, leaving the bacon fat in the skillet.
Preparing the vegetables
1. In the same skillet, add the sliced leeks and asparagus.
2. Sauté until tender.
3. Add in peas.
Combining pasta and vegetables
1. Add the cooked pasta directly into the skillet with the veggies and toss to combine.
Preparing the egg and cheese mixture
1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined.
Finalizing the dish
1. Pour the egg and cheese mixture over the pasta and veggies in the skillet.
2. Stir continuously until the eggs coat the pasta and start to thicken.
3. Remove the skillet from heat and season the carbonara with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using), adjusting to taste.
4. Serve the carbonara immediately, garnished with extra grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley on top.