Spaghetti with Fried Egg and Crispy Pepperoni

Name: Spaghetti with Fried Egg and Crispy Pepperoni
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 16 oz. spaghetti; 1 c. pepperoni, chopped; 1 tbsp. butter; 4 large eggs; kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 c. freshly grated Parmesan; Chopped fresh parsley, for serving

Published: Apr 4, 2016

Ethan Calabrese

Yields:

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

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Easier than a carbonara, but with all the flavor.

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Directions

1. Step 1In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water, and return to pot.
2. 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.
3. Step 3Add pasta water and Parmesan to skillet and stir until creamy. Adjust seasoning, if necessary.
4. Step 4Divide spaghetti among four bowls, sprinkle with crispy pepperoni and top with fried egg. Garnish with parsley and serve.