Pasta Carbonara Light Recipe

Name: Pasta Carbonara Light
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: vegetable-oil cooking spray; 6 slices nitrate-free turkey bacon, chopped; 4 egg yolks; ½ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt; ½ cup grated parmesan cheese; ½ teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper; 2 cups frozen peas; 1 (16 ounce) box pasta (such as brown rice pasta or multigrain pasta); 2 tablespoons half-and-half; ¼ cup fresh basil, torn

Servings: persons

vegetable-oil cooking spray
6 slices nitrate-free turkey bacon, chopped
4 egg yolks
½ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
2 cups frozen peas
1 (16 ounce) box pasta (such as brown rice pasta or multigrain pasta)
2 tablespoons half-and-half
¼ cup fresh basil, torn

1
Heat oven to 425 degrees .
2
Coat a cookie sheet with cooking spray.
3
Spread bacon on sheet and bake until crisp, 15 to 20 minutes.
4
Set aside.
5
Whisk egg yolks, yogurt, Parmesan (reserve 2 tbsp for garnish) and pepper in a bowl until smooth.
6
Place peas in a colander and set it in the sink.
7
Cook pasta in a stockpot as directed on the package; drain pasta over peas to defrost them.
8
Return pasta-pea mixture to stockpot and place over very low heat.
9
Add egg mixture and bacon and toss about 1 minute, until egg mixture evenly coats noodles.
10
Turn off heat, add half-and-half and stir well.
11
Top with basil and reserved Parmesan and serve immediately.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: vegetable-oil cooking spray, 6 slices nitrate-free turkey bacon, chopped, 4 egg yolks, ½ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt, and more.

Yes, Pasta Carbonara Light falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pasta Carbonara Light

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