Easy Ranch SpaghettiCarbonara
Your taste buds will think they’ve gone to flavor heaven. Rich, creamy noodles covered in ranchy goodness tossed with fresh green peas and the mother of all deliciousness – BACON! This easy carbonara recipe is your new go-to favorite.
Ingredients(8)
- 12 ounces
dry spaghetti
- 2 large
eggs and 2 yolks, room temperature
- 1<sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> teaspoons
Coarsely ground black pepper, to taste
- <sup>2</sup>⁄<sub>3</sub> cup
freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 1 tablespoon
olive oil
- 4 ounces
diced bacon
- 10 ounces (1 pkg)
frozen peas (optional)
For safe meat preparation, reference the USDA website.
Steps(4)
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente.
While the pasta is cooking, do the following:
- 2
Whisk the eggs, yolks, Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Seasoning & Salad Dressing Mix Shaker, a small pinch of black pepper and cheese together in a mixing bowl. Set aside.
- 3
Heat oil in a large skillet set over medium heat. Add the pancetta or bacon, and sauté for about about 5-7 minutes until beginning to crisp.
- 4
Just before the pasta has finished cooking, add the peas to the pasta and cook for 1 minute (optional). Drain pasta with peas, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water. Add pasta to the bacon skillet over low heat. Stir to coat the pasta. Transfer pasta and bacon to a bowl, add the egg mixture and a small amount of the reserved pasta water for creaminess. Toss well to coat. Serve immediately with extra cheese for garnish.
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