Heart Healthy Pasta Carbonara

(5.0)
By Judy Capodanno
Published 2/7/2022
Dietitian Reviewed: Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
Approved for These Diets:
Heart Healthy | Diabetic
Heart Healthy Pasta Carbonara
Photo Credit: Baldwin Publishing Staff Photographer

Enjoy a quick, healthy pasta carbonara any night of the week. Turkey bacon and whole grain fettuccine make this typically high-fat pasta dish a healthy dinner. Creamy Romano cheese, garlic, and minced scallion make for a rich, hearty flavor.

Total Time
30 minutes
Servings
12
Calories
234
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Ingredients

Recipe yields 12 servings

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How to Make Pasta Carbonara

  1. Step 1

    Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add pasta. Cook until al dente and drain in a colander, reserving 1 cup pasta water. Set pasta water aside. In a large bowl, toss pasta with Romano cheese.

  2. Step 2

    Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat until hot. Add turkey bacon and cook until bacon begins to brown. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and heat until hot. Add the garlic, scallion, peas, red pepper and wine. Mix together and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    In a bowl, stir together egg yolks and reserved pasta water until combined. Add turkey bacon mixture and stir to combine. Pour sauce over pasta and toss to coat evenly. Garnish with additional parsley, if desired. Serve immediately

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:
1/2 cup

234
Calories
6
g
Fat
58
mg
Cholesterol
281
mg
Sodium
30
g
Carbs
2
g
Sat. Fat
3
g
Fiber
13
g
Protein
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