How to Make Creamy Pasta Carbonara with Spinach

guanciale

🥗Healthier: pancetta

💰Cheaper: bacon

Pancetta is more accessible, while bacon offers a budget-friendly option.

Pecorino Romano cheese

🥗Healthier: Parmesan cheese

💰Cheaper: Grana Padano

Parmesan is a lower-fat alternative, and Grana Padano is often less expensive.

Boil water in a stock pot and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.

In a separate pan, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.

Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.

Add the ham or bacon and cook until crispy.

In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, half and half, and grated parmesan.

Once the pasta is cooked, reserve some pasta water and drain the rest.

Combine the pasta with the ham or bacon mixture, then remove from heat.

Quickly stir in the egg mixture, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a creamy sauce.

Add spinach and parsley, mixing until combined.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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