Spaghetti carbonara
9
Points®
Total time: 20 min • Prep: 10 min • Cook: 10 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
We’ve created a healthier version of this rich and creamy Italian favourite.
Ingredients
Dry pasta
250 g, spaghetti
Shortcut bacon
110 g, (buy 125g), fat trimmed, thinly sliced
Garlic
1 clove(s), crushed
Egg(s)
2 medium
Grated parmesan cheese
¼ cup(s), (20g)
Fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tbs, coarsely chopped
Instructions
1
Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling salted water, following packet instructions until just tender. Drain, reserving ¼ cup (60ml) of cooking liquid.
2
Meanwhile, heat a medium non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Cook bacon, stirring, for 3-5 minutes or until crisp. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until fragrant.
3
Whisk eggs, parmesan and 1 tablespoon parsley in a small bowl until combined. Return pasta to pan with egg mixture, bacon and reserved cooking liquid. Cook over low heat, stirring for 1-2 minutes until combined and hot. Season with salt and pepper. Divide among serving plates. Sprinkle with remaining parsley and serve immediately.
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