Spicy Miso Pasta | Carbonara | Chrissy Tiegen Cravings

miso paste

🥗Healthier: white miso

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

White miso is lower in sodium and has a milder flavor.

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Chickpeas are a cost-effective protein alternative.

Put a pot of water on to a rolling boil.

Use about one third of a bag of spaghetti pasta.

Dice pancetta into small cubes and set aside.

Mix 2 tablespoons of light miso paste with 3 tablespoons of sambal oelek and a little hot water.

Add 3 eggs to the miso and sambal mixture and mix well.

Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.

Add the diced pancetta to the skillet and cook until crispy.

Turn off the heat before adding the pasta to avoid scrambling the eggs.

Add the cooked spaghetti to the pancetta in the skillet.

Pour the miso and egg mixture over the pasta and pancetta, mixing gently.

Fold in crab meat carefully to avoid breaking it apart.

Add chili flakes to taste for additional heat.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens