Spaghetti with Fried Egg and Crispy Pepperoni

Yields:
4
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Easier than a carbonara, but with all the flavor.
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Ingredients
- 16 oz. spaghetti
- 1 cup pepperoni, chopped
- 1 Tbsp. butter
- 4 large eggs
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- Chopped fresh parsley, for serving
Directions
- Step 1In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water, and return to pot.
- Step 2Meanwhile, in a large dry skillet over medium heat, crisp pepperoni. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and add butter to skillet. Fry eggs until whites are set but yolks still runny, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
- Step 3Add pasta water and Parmesan to skillet and stir until creamy. Adjust seasoning, if necessary.
- Step 4Divide spaghetti among four bowls, sprinkle with crispy pepperoni and top with fried egg. Garnish with parsley and serve.
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