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Sesame Chicken

Savory Sesame Chicken that’ll Brighten Your Dinner Table

Enjoy this delightful Sesame Chicken dish that combines sweet and savory flavors, perfect for a quick dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 3 cups Spaghetti or any long pasta
For the Sauce
  • 2 large Eggs for a richer flavor use egg yolks
  • 1 cup Pecorino Romano Cheese grated
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly cracked for best flavor
For the Flavor
  • 4 oz Pancetta or Guanciale Diced
  • 1 cup Peas frozen or fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
Optional Extras
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Spaghetti Carbonara with Peas
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil over high heat. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 8–10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti.
  2. In a mixing bowl, crack the eggs and add the grated Pecorino Romano cheese. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
  3. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the diced pancetta until crispy, about 4–6 minutes.
  4. Add the peas to the skillet and stir for 1–2 minutes until heated through.
  5. Add the drained spaghetti to the pancetta and peas, tossing to mix well. Remove from heat and stir in the egg and cheese mixture.
  6. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water gradually until creamy.
  7. Season with freshly cracked black pepper, serve immediately with extra Pecorino Romano on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 20gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Enjoy your Spaghetti Carbonara with Peas fresh. Avoid refrigeration for long periods to maintain creamy texture.

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