Light Linguine Carbonara

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Sep. 24, 2022
When we have to rush off at night, I make this speedy pasta with veggies and bacon. Serve with breadsticks or garlic toast, and dinner's done. —Mary Jo Miller, Mansfield, Ohio
Light Linguine Carbonara Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces uncooked linguine
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 1 large egg
  • 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
  • 2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Directions

  1. In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook linguine according to package directions, adding peas during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, whisk egg, milk, red pepper, pepper flakes and pepper until blended; cook and stir over medium-low heat until mixture is just thick enough to coat a spoon and a thermometer reads at least 160°. Stir in 1/4 cup cheese and bacon; remove from heat.
  2. Drain linguine; return to pot. Add sauce and toss to coat. Serve with remaining cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 349 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 366mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 3g fiber), 19g protein.