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Expand7 green onions – chopped Ask a question about this ingredient
3 tablespoons good quality e.v. olive oil Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon course ground pepper Ask a question about this ingredient
3 whole organic eggs Ask a question about this ingredient
2 organic egg yolks Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup pecorino cheese – grated Ask a question about this ingredient
½ pound spaghetti (I used Barilla) Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons kosher salt Ask a question about this ingredient
½ cup petite spring peas (frozen or fresh) Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest Ask a question about this ingredient
additional lemon zest and cracked pepper for garnish Ask a question about this ingredient
Place olive oil and cracked pepper in a large skillet. Stir and sauté pepper on medium low heat for about ten minutes to infuse oil. Add green onions and sauté until tender about 3-4 minutes more
Ask a question about this stepMeanwhile, cook pasta in water salted with the 2 tablespoons kosher salt until almost al dente. (About 8 minutes.)
Ask a question about this stepWhisk eggs and egg yolk in a bowl.
Ask a question about this stepRemove pasta directly from water to sauté pan (which has the green onions and pepper). Toss to coat. Add a ladle full of pasta water. Add eggs and cheese. Continue to stir and coat on low to medium low – about 5-6 minutes until the egg is thickened. Add peas and lemon zest and cook about 1-2 minutes more – until peas are tender and warm.
Ask a question about this stepServe to plates, garnish with additional fresh cracked pepper and lemon zest. Enjoy....
Ask a question about this stepThanks aargersi! I had two helpings and had to make myself stop -- was sooooo full!
glad you liked it aliwaks! if you make it let me know how it turns out =)
yum!
thx CA!
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Absolutely love this ... problem is I would eat the whole thing and not share !!!