Slimming World friendly Spaghetti Carbonara
Description
Enjoy this Slimming World Friendly Spaghetti Carbonara — creamy, low-fat, and packed with flavor. Quick and easy dinner recipe perfect for busy weeknights and healthy meal prep.
Ingredients
- 200 g whole wheat or Slimming World-friendly spaghetti
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 3 tbsp fat-free natural yogurt
- 30 g grated Parmesan cheese
- 100 g lean smoked bacon or pancetta, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Optional: chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 200 g whole wheat or Slimming World-friendly spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving a small cup of pasta water.
- In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped 100 g lean smoked bacon or pancetta until crispy. Add the minced 1 clove garlic in the last 30 seconds and sauté briefly. Remove from heat.
- In a bowl, whisk together the 2 large eggs, 3 tbsp fat-free natural yogurt, and 30 g grated Parmesan cheese. Add 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
- Toss the hot drained spaghetti with the bacon and garlic in the skillet. The heat from the pasta will slightly cool the mixture, preventing the eggs from scrambling.
- Pour the egg-yogurt mixture over the pasta, tossing quickly and continuously to create a creamy sauce. If it’s too thick, add a little reserved pasta water until you reach your desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with 1 teaspoon salt and pepper. Garnish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan if desired. Serve immediately.
Equipment
- Skillet, or Saucepan
- Tongs
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 52kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 4gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 507mgPotassium: 62mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 135IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 75mgIron: 0.4mg