Spaghetti and Eggs Recipe! Cameroonian Breakfast

bacon or pancetta

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey bacon reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

spaghetti

🥗Healthier: whole wheat spaghetti

💰Cheaper: pasta

Whole wheat adds fiber and nutrients.

Boil water in a large pot and add salt.

Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.

In a bowl, whisk together eggs, grated cheese, and black pepper.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped garlic and onion to the skillet, sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

Add bacon or pancetta to the skillet and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove skillet from heat and add drained spaghetti to the skillet.

Quickly pour egg mixture over hot spaghetti, tossing to coat evenly.

Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to create a creamy sauce.

Season with additional black pepper and red pepper flakes to taste.

Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon zest before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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