Light Linguine Alla Carbonara
Recipe from
Better Homes and Gardens
Attention dieters! Turkey bacon and evaporated nonfat milk make this low-fat recipe satisfyingly delicious.
Servings:
Makes 4 servings.
Total Time:
20 mins
Ingredients
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8 ounceslinguine or spaghettisee savings
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Nonstick spray coatingsee savings
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2 slicesturkey bacon, sliced crosswise into stripssee savings
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1egg, beatensee savings
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1 cupevaporated nonfat milksee savings
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1/2 cupfrozen peassee savings
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1/4 cupchopped red sweet peppersee savings
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1/4 teaspooncrushed red peppersee savings
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1/2 cupgrated Parmesan cheesesee savings
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Black peppersee savings
Directions
1.
Cook linguine or spaghetti according to package directions.
2.
Meanwhile, spray a medium saucepan with nonstick coating. Cook turkey bacon in saucepan until crisp and light brown. Drain on paper towels. Wipe saucepan clean with a paper towel.
3.
For sauce, in same saucepan combine egg, evaporated milk, peas, sweet pepper, and crushed red pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat just until the mixture coats a metal spoon (about 6 minutes). Do not boil. Stir in bacon and half of the Parmesan cheese. Heat through.
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Immediately pour sauce over hot cooked pasta; toss to coat. Transfer to a warm serving platter. Sprinkle with black pepper and remaining Parmesan cheese. Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 383, Total Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 71 mg, Sodium 362 mg, Carbohydrate 56 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 22 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 17%, Vitamin C 5%, Calcium 41%, Iron 20%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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