Asparagus Carbonara

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-low heat and cook bacon in the hot skillet, stirring occasionally, until browned, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon. Remove all but 1 tablespoon bacon fat from the skillet.

Step 3

Add asparagus to bacon fat in the skillet and cook and stir until asparagus begins to brown, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Transfer asparagus and garlic to the plate with bacon.

Step 4

Reserve 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese for garnish. Whisk together remaining Parmesan cheese, egg yolks, Greek yogurt, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well combined.

Step 5

Drain spaghetti, setting aside about 3/4 cup of the cooking water, and return spaghetti to the pot. Stir in egg yolk mixture and toss for 1 minute until evenly coated. Return the pot back to low heat and cook, adjusting consistency with reserved cooking water if necessary, 1 to 2 minutes.

Step 6

Turn off heat, pour in half-and-half, and stir well. Mix in bacon and asparagus until evenly distributed. Garnish with reserved Parmesan cheese and parsley.