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Ingredients
- # 10 ounces spaghetti
- # 4 ounces turkey bacon, cut into 1" pieces
- # 2 cloves garlic, minced
- # 3 egg whites
- # 1 egg
- # 1 cup 1% low-fat milk
- # 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- # 1/8 teaspoon salt
- # 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- # 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- # 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
- # 2 tablespoons chopped fresh italian parsley
Preparation
Step 1
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Pasta Carbonara
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Traditionally made with cream, bacon, and egg yolks, this dish is notoriously high in fat and cholesterol. Here, turkey bacon and egg whites significantly reduce the fat, while Romano cheese keeps the flavor.
Ingredients
Serves: Prep: 20min|Cook: 29min |Total: 49min
NOTE: Ingredients for a changed serving size are based on a calculation and are not reviewed by the author or tested. Please also consider scaling up or down cooking containers as needed.
* 10 ounces spaghetti
* 4 ounces turkey bacon, cut into 1" pieces
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 3 egg whites
* 1 egg
* 1 cup 1% low-fat milk
* 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
* 1/8 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
* 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
* 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
* 2 tablespoons chopped fresh italian parsley
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Directions
1.
Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of boiling water according to the package directions. Drain. Transfer to a large bowl and keep warm.
2.
Cook the bacon in a medium no-stick skillet over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes, or until crisp. Add the garlic; cook and stir for 1 minute. Transfer to the bowl with the pasta.
3.
In a medium saucepan, whisk together the egg whites and egg. Whisk in the milk, pepper, salt, and nutmeg. Whisk gently over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes, or until thick and creamy.
4.
Pour the sauce over the pasta mixture. Add the peas and Romano. Toss to combine. Sprinkle with the parsley.
Recipe Tips
To make peeling garlic easier, gently mash the whole clove with the flat side of a chef's knife to loosen the skin. To remove garlic or other strong odors from your hands, rub your hands with parsley or a lemon wedge. Or try the nifty gadget available at many kitchensupply stores: a stainless steel bar specifically designed to eliminate odors.
Nutritional Facts per serving
CALORIES 512.3 CAL
FAT 14.6 G
SATURATED FAT 6 G
CHOLESTEROL 92.5 MG
SODIUM 1079.9 MG
CARBOHYDRATES 62.9 G
TOTAL SUGARS 7.2 G