Healthy and Creamy Carbonara Pasta

Made with wholesome ingredients and a creamy sauce that will satisfy even the pickiest eaters, this healthy carbonara recipe is a total game-changer. Get ready to indulge guilt-free with this delicious and healthy carbonara pasta that will leave you feeling satisfied and nourished.

Let’s dive into the recipe and discover how to make this mouth watering dish! There’s nothing quite like a comforting bowl of pasta, and one classic dish that never fails to satisfy is Pasta Carbonara. Its rich, creamy sauce combined with crispy bacon and perfectly cooked pasta make it a go-to favourite for many. Whether you’re a seasoned home cook or just starting out, this Pasta Carbonara recipe is sure to impress. With a few simple ingredients and some easy steps, you’ll be able to recreate this Italian classic in your own kitchen. So grab your apron and get ready to indulge in a deliciously satisfying meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds.

There is something about a healthy carbonara dish that makes it quite often a family favourite. But if you are trying to lose weight you might have thought that a creamy carbonara recipe would be off the menu due to the high-fat content.

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Carbonara pasta

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Course

Main Dish

Cuisine

Italian

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Servings

serve

Ingredients

• 60 g dried fettuccine pasta
• 27 g lean bacon approx 1 rasher diced
• 75 g mushrooms sliced
• 15 g spring onions sliced
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 tbsp grated Parmesan
• 1/4 cup long life reduced fat coconut milk
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp Cornflour
• Salt and pepper to taste

Course Main Dish Cuisine Italian Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 15 minutes Servings serve Ingredients 60 g dried fettuccine pasta 27 g lean bacon approx 1 rasher diced 75 g mushrooms sliced 15 g spring onions sliced 1 clove garlic 1 tbsp grated Parmesan 1/4 cup long life reduced fat coconut milk 1 egg 1 tbsp Cornflour Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

1. Cook pasta as per cooking instructions. When ready, drain and return pasta to the pan you cooked it in.
2. Heat a frying pan to medium high. Add bacon and cook for 3-4 minutes or until starting to turn golden and crispy.
3. Add mushrooms and most of the spring onion (leave aside some onion as a garnish). Cook for a further 4-5 minutes, until mushrooms are tender and start to release their juices. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Add garlic and cook for a further minute. Remove frying pan from the heat.
5. In a blow combine half the parmesan, the cornflour and the coconut milk. Pour this mix into the hot pasta in the saucepan. Add the egg and stir to combine.
6. Place the saucepan with the pasta over a low heat, and stir to combine all ingredients, until the sauce starts to thicken. Sprinkle over a little more cornflour if sauce is too runny.
7. Add the bacon and mushroom mix and combine well.
8. Place in a serving bowl and top with remaining spring onion and parmesan.

Recipe Notes

438 calories per serve.

We hope you enjoyed this delicious and healthy carbonara pasta recipe provided by The Healthy Mummy. This dish is the perfect combination of creamy, flavourful, and nutritious, making it a great choice for a family meal or a quick weeknight dinner.

By following the step-by-step instructions provided in the recipe above, you can easily recreate this mouth watering pasta dish in your own kitchen. Don’t forget to visit the link provided to get the full recipe and discover more healthy and delicious meal ideas from The Healthy Mummy. Happy cooking!!

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