Light Linguine Carbonara Recipe

Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • (1 cup)
  • Calories:
  • 352
  • Fat:
  • 7 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 3 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 66 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 349 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 52 g
  • Fiber:
  • 3 g
  • Protein:
  • 20 g
  • Diabetic Exchange:
  • 3 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 fat, 1/2 fat-free milk.


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Light Linguine Carbonara

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We're a busy family. When we need to rush off to an evening sporting event or meeting, I prepare this pasta toss along with breadsticks or garlic toast for a quick light dinner. —Mary Jo Nikolaus of Mansfield, Ohio

SERVINGS: 4

CATEGORY: Lower Fat

METHOD: Stovetop - One-Dish

TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Ingredients:

  • 8 ounces uncooked linguine
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup fat-free evaporated milk
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Directions:

Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the next five ingredients. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until mixture reaches 160° and coats the back of a metal spoon. Stir in 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, peas and bacon; heat through. Drain linguine; toss with sauce. Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan cheese. Yield: 4 servings.

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