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Pasta Carbonara Recipe - Healthy Cooking Demo

Nutrition Facts

Yield: 12 servings
    • Calories: 252
    • Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 58mg
    • Sodium: 281mg
    • Carbohydrates: 30g
    • Fiber: 3g
    • Protein: 13g
* Nutritional information is based on ingredients listed and serving size; any additions or substitutions to ingredients may alter the recipe's nutritional content

Pasta Carbonara Recipe

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Enjoy this quick and easy pasta carbonara any night of the week. Turkey bacon and whole grain fettuccine make this typically high-fat pasta dish a healthy dinner.

Ingredients

    • 1 lb whole grain fettuccine
    • 1/2 cup Romano cheese
    • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
    • 3/4 lb extra lean turkey bacon, cut into bite-size pieces
    • 3 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1 scallion, minced
    • 1/4 cup peas, optional
    • 1 tsp crushed red-pepper flakes
    • 1 cup dry white wine
    • 2 egg yolks

Preparation

    • Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add pasta. Cook until al dente and drain in a colander, reserving 2 cups pasta water. Set pasta water aside. In a large bowl, toss pasta with Romano cheese.
    • Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add turkey bacon and cook until bacon begins to brown. Add garlic, scallion, peas (if using), red pepper and wine. Mix together and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
    • In a bowl, stir together egg yolks and reserved pasta water until combined. Add turkey bacon mixture and stir to combine. Pour sauce over pasta and toss to coat evenly. Serve immediately.

Review Date: February 26, 2013
Reviewed By: Christina D. Wright, RD, LDN, Nutrition Editor, Baldwin Publishing.
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