Ingredients and Weight:
- Linguine pasta: 1 lb
- Large eggs: 8
- Olive oil: 1/4 cup
- Grated Parmesan cheese: 1/2 cup
- Freshly ground black pepper: to taste
- Salt: to taste
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
15 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Cook the linguine pasta according to package directions.
- While the pasta is cooking, whisk the eggs in a bowl.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Pour the whisked eggs into the skillet and cook, stirring constantly, until light and fluffy.
- Add the cooked pasta to the eggs and stir to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 350 per serving
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
Dish Characteristics:
- Creamy and savory
- Rich in protein and carbohydrates
- Versatile and can be customized with other ingredients, such as vegetables, meat, or seafood
User Comments:
"This pasta is a quick and easy weeknight dinner that is always a crowd-pleaser."
"The combination of eggs and Parmesan cheese creates a luxurious and satisfying dish."
"I love that I can customize this pasta with my favorite ingredients, like sautéed broccoli or crumbled bacon."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to cook the eggs thoroughly before adding them to the pasta.
- If you don't have a skillet, you can cook the eggs in a nonstick pan.
- You can use any type of pasta you like for this dish. Whole wheat or gluten-free pasta would be a healthier option.
- If you don't have grated Parmesan cheese on hand, you can substitute any other hard cheese that you have.