This rich dish of crunchy bacon, carbonara sauce and cheese will be such an easy way to satisfy your pasta craving. Using ZENB Elbows Pasta, you can create a simple yet decadent dish topped with a beautiful poached egg. This recipe is a good source of protein and a good source of fiber. It can be from ingredient to table in less than 30 minutes!

• 1 box (12 ounces) ZENB Elbows Pasta made with 100% Yellow Peas, uncooked
• 4 slices lower sodium bacon, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, divided
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper, plus additional for serving
• 4 poached eggs
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped Italian parsley

INSTRUCTIONS

Cook ZENB Pasta as directed on package. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water. Drain; keep warm.

Meanwhile, cook bacon 7-8 minutes in large skillet on medium-high heat until crisp. Add garlic; cook 1-2 minutes until golden. Drain all but 1 tablespoon drippings from skillet; add hot pasta. Toss 1-2 minutes until heated through. Remove pan from heat.

Combine reserved pasta water, cheese, egg yolk and pepper; stir into pasta. Mix gently until smooth sauce forms and pasta is evenly coated. Top with poached egg, parsley and additional black pepper before serving.