Butter Bean Carbonara with Garlicky Asparagus

Butter Bean Carbonara with Garlicky Asparagus is a 35-minute protein packed dinner. Pick estimates $5.77 a serving, above the catalog average of $5.05, with 24g of protein and 610 kcal. You need stove and 8 ingredients.

• 35 minCook time
• $5.77Est. cost
• 610Calories
• 24gProtein
• 72gCarbs
• 24gFat

Estimated cost per serving at a mid-range supermarket. Real prices vary by store and week.

Ingredients

• 🍝SpaghettiPantry3 oz
• 🥫Butter BeansPantry½ cup
• 🥚EggsDairy & Eggs1 piece
• 🧀Parmesan CheeseDairy & Eggs1 oz
• 🌱AsparagusProduce4 piece
• 🧄GarlicProduce2 clove
• 🧂Black PepperPantry½ tsp
• 🫒Olive OilPantry1 tbsp

Method

1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti for 9 minutes until al dente; reserve 0.25 cup of pasta water and drain.
2. While the pasta cooks, whisk the egg with the grated Parmesan and a generous crack of black pepper in a bowl.
3. Trim the asparagus and cut into 2-inch pieces; mince the garlic.
4. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and saute the asparagus and garlic for 4 minutes until bright green and tender.
5. Add the drained butter beans to the skillet and warm through for 2 minutes.
6. Remove the skillet from the heat, add the hot spaghetti, then pour in the egg mixture, tossing quickly with the reserved pasta water until glossy and creamy.
7. Serve immediately topped with extra black pepper and Parmesan.

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