Ingredients
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- 12 oz spaghetti (dried)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 large eggs (beaten)
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese (divided)
- ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- Chicken (as an alternative to pork)
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot, adding salt.
- Cook chicken pieces in a skillet over medium-low heat until crispy; set aside.
- Sauté minced garlic in the same skillet until fragrant, then turn off the heat.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, ½ cup Parmesan, and black pepper.
- Cook spaghetti until al dente; reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Add reserved pasta water to the skillet and stir to incorporate browned bits.
- Toss hot pasta with chicken in the skillet.
- Pour egg mixture over the pasta quickly, stirring to create a creamy sauce.
- Mix in remaining Parmesan and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 200mg