Whole wheat pasta carbonara

RECIPE

INGREDIENTS (serves 2 persons)
Whole wheat pasta
Yellow split peas, 1-2 handful
Bacon, 1 package
Egg yolks, 3
Parmesan grated, 1.5-2 dl
Salt & Pepper

HOW TO
1. Soak the split peas for ~10 hours + boil them for ~1 hour (if you’re using dried ones)
2. Cut and fry the bacon until crispy (I also added a leftover broccoli stalk)
3. Boil the pasta (in well-salted water)
4. Blend egg yolks and grated parmesan into a smooth cream
5. Mix together the pasta (+ a little bit of pasta water), split peas and egg/parmesan cream until creamy. It helps to “shake” the pan a bit to get air into the pasta creme - which will make it creamier :)
6. Serve straight up and add crispy bacon on top!

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Whole wheat pasta carbonara

GOOD FOR

A quick and comforting dish when you are low on time (or energy).

Whole wheat pasta is supporting you with fiber (supports digestion, keeps you full longer and regulates blood sugar levels) and vitamins (contains more vitamins like B vitamin, magnesium, iron compared to white pasta)

Bacon* and yellow split peas are rich in fat and protein.
*Bacon is best enjoyed in moderation since it’s high in sodium and saturated fat :)

Yellow split peas and egg yolks are rich in nutrients (for both body and brain health)