Ingredients
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- 12 oz spaghetti
- 4 oz turkey strips
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup Pecorino Romano cheese
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet over medium-low heat, cook diced turkey strips until crispy, about 10-15 minutes. If using garlic, add it during the last 30 seconds of cooking.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, Pecorino Romano, Parmesan cheese, and black pepper until smooth.
- Add hot drained spaghetti to the skillet with turkey and remove from heat. Quickly pour in the egg mixture and toss to combine.
- Gradually add reserved pasta water until desired creamy consistency is achieved.
- Serve immediately with extra cheese and black pepper as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 290mg