Breakfast Carbonara

Step 1

Combine the orange zest, parsley and bread crumbs in a small bowl and set aside.

Step 2

Add 2 quarts of water, salt and linguine to a large sauté pan. Cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 4 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente.

Step 3

While the pasta is cooking, heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet, preferably cast-iron, over medium-high heat until it starts to shimmer. Add the sausage, breaking it into pieces with a spoon, and brown. Add the scallions and cook for a few minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

While the pasta and sausage cook, whisk together the eggs, cheese and pepper.

Step 5

Drain the pasta, reserving a 1/3 cup of the starchy water. Add the pasta to the sausage mixture, tossing well to coat.

Step 6

Remove from heat, add the egg mixture and toss some more, adding some pasta water to loosen the sauce.

Step 7

Serve immediately with a generous sprinkle of the parsley mixture.