Carbonara with spring vegetables

INGREDIENTS
  • 350 gr. whole wheat pasta
  • 50 gr. grated Parmesan
  • 200 gr. turkey bacon
  • parsley, 1 bunch
  • basil, 2 bunches
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 125 gr. asparagus in small pieces
  • 125 gr. long-stemmed broccoli, trimmed and cut into 5cm pieces
  • 125 gr. peas

INSTRUCTIONS

Boil the kettle. Heat half a tbsp. oil in a saucepan over medium heat and fry the turkey bacon for 5 minutes. Once crisp, reduce heat to low to keep warm.

Mix the parsley, basil and the remaining oil in the food processor.

Beat the egg yolks and Parmesan cheese together in a separate bowl.

Fill a large pot with boiling water and bring to the boil, then cook the spaghetti for 10 minutes until al dente.

Add the asparagus and broccoli for the last 3 minutes of cooking time and the peas for the last 30 seconds.

Mix the food with the sauce and serve