fettuccine carbonara

Monroe, LA
Updated on Apr 15, 2012

A low-fat recipe for the classic pasta dish made with cream, eggs, and bacon. I got the recipe from Family Circle Magazine. Hope your family loves it as much as mine!

prep time 5 Min
cook time 20 Min
method ---
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 6 slices turkey bacon - chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups fat free half and half
  • 1/2 cup liquid egg substitute
  • 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 pound fettucine
  • 1 cup frozen pea
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese- grated
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

How To Make fettuccine carbonara

  • Step 1
    Bring a large pot of slightly salted water to a boil.
  • Step 2
    Cook bacon in skillet. Whisk half and half, egg substitute, flour, nutmeg, salt, pepper in a bowl.
  • Step 3
    Add pasta to boiling water. Cook until al dente.
  • Step 4
    Add peas and cream mixture to skillet; cook, whisking until slightly thickened, 5 mins. (do not heat quickly or sauce will separate.
  • Step 5
    Drain pasta; don't rinse. In bowl, mix with sauce cheese and parsley.

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Category: Pasta
Keyword: #creamy
Keyword: #low-fat
Keyword: #fettuccine

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