Ingredients

The following ingredients have 5 Servings
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (or butter)
  • 4 oz pancetta or guanciale (diced)
  • 8 oz baby bella mushrooms (sliced)
  • 1 cup finely chopped yellow onion
  • 1 cup peas (thawed if using frozen)
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 2 oz grated parmigiano regiano cheese ((1/2 cup measured))
  • 1 lb spaghetti
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • salt
  • black pepper

Instruction

  • Start preheating a big pot of salted water* for boiling the spaghetti. You want to time this dish so that the pasta just finishes cooking to al dente right when the sauce is ready. Read all instructions before you begin cooking.
  • Combine the olive oil and pancetta in a skillet set over medium heat, and cook for 5 minutes, until crisp.
  • Remove the pancetta with a slotted spoon to a plate or bowl, then add the mushrooms and yellow onion to the skillet. Season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper, and saute for about 10 minutes, until the onion is soft.
  • While the mushrooms and onion cook, begin cooking the spaghetti in the pot of salted water, according to package directions. Cook time is usually 8-10 minutes, but can vary by brand. Make sure to save the pasta water after it's done cooking.
  • When the mushrooms and onions are done, add the peas and cook for 1 minute to briefly warm them, then pour the mushroom mixture into a very large bowl (5 qt). Add the pancetta.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk to combine the eggs and grated cheese.
  • As the pasta finishes cooking, prepare for the following to go very quickly: Drain the pasta (don't forget to save some pasta water) and immediately put it into the mushroom bacon peas bowl. Immediately pour in the egg cheese mixture and toss the pasta vigorously. The heat of the pasta will cook the eggs and melt the cheese and form a creamy sauce. Toss in the chopped parsley, and serve immediately.
  • If the pasta dries out a bit from the heat, add pasta water as necessary. I usually add about 1/2 cup of pasta water to make sure it stays saucy. Once everything is tossed, serve the pasta as soon as possible. Enjoy!