Pasta Carbonara with Bacon
By pussycat1960
A delightful dish based on the Italian classic, with low-fat ingredients and healthy vegetables added.
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Ingredients
- 6 oz uncooked fettuccine or spaghetti
- 4 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces (1/4 lb)
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup milk
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
- 3/4 cup chopped plum (Roma) tomato (1 medium)
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions (8 medium)
- 1 container (6 oz) Greek Fat Free plain yogurt
Details
Servings 4
Level of difficulty Average
Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 30mins
Cost Average budget
Preparation
Step 1
1. Cook and drain fettuccine as directed on package. In 10-inch skillet, cook bacon and garlic until crisp. Drain; remove from skillet, and set aside.
2. In small bowl, slightly beat egg; stir in milk, Parmesan cheese and pepper. Place cooked fettuccine in skillet. Add milk mixture, spinach, tomato, green onions and reserved garlic and bacon. Cover; cook about 5 minutes over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until spinach is tender.
3. Stir in yogurt; cook over low heat just until heated through.
Makes 4 servings
Make It Your Way
Serve with additional freshly grated Parmesan cheese and freshly ground black pepper.
Serving Suggestion
A Caesar salad, crusty French bread or a baguette, and gelato or ice cream for dessert would make this Italian menu complete.
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