Spaghetti Carbonara

Ingredients

1 pound spaghetti
1/2 pound bacon diced
1 egg lightly beaten
3/4 cup grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheese
2 tablespoons low-fat (1%) milk
1 garlic clove minced
1 dash freshly-ground black pepper

Method

Cook the spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and keep warm.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet on medium-high, cook the bacon until crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg, cheese, milk, garlic, and pepper to a thick paste. Stir into the hot, cooked spaghetti and toss until the egg begins to cook. Place in a microwaveable serving dish and microwave on high until the egg is fully cooked, 45 to 60 seconds. Remove and top with bacon pieces. Serve immediately.

This recipe yields 8 servings. Serving size: 1 cup.

Exchanges Per Serving: 3 Starch, 1 Lean Meat, 1/2 Fat.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 312; Calories from Fat 81; Total Fat 9g; Saturated Fat 4g; Cholesterol 45mg; Sodium 330mg; Carbohydrate 43g; Dietary Fiber 2g; Sugars 3g; Protein 15g.

Yield

8 Servings


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