Delicious Shrimp Asparagus Carbonara for Easy Family Meals
A quick and easy recipe for a delicious shrimp and asparagus carbonara, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and asparagus to the skillet; cook until shrimp is pink and asparagus is tender.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs and Parmesan cheese.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and remove from heat.
- Quickly pour the egg mixture over the pasta, tossing to combine and create a creamy sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use whole wheat spaghetti.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like peas or spinach.
- Make sure to remove the skillet from heat before adding the egg mixture to prevent scrambling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg