Spaghetti Carbonara
Green Peas with Basil
Ingredients
- 6 oz whole wheat spaghetti
- 4 slices center cut bacon, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 large eggs (see Note)
- ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain, reserving ¼ cup pasta water.
- Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large deep skillet over medium heat 10 minutes or until crisp; drain off most of drippings. Add garlic to skillet; cook 1 minute or until tender. Add pasta to skillet, and toss. Cook 2 minutes or until very hot; set aside.
- Whisk together eggs and cheese in a bowl; add mixture to hot pasta and bacon. Toss mixture, and add ¼ cup hot pasta water and pepper; toss.
Side Dish Ingredients
- ½ onion, chopped
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- ½ (16-oz) pkg frozen green peas, thawed
- ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
Side Dish Instructions
- Sauté onion in hot oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until tender.
- Add peas, broth, and basil; cook 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 3 | 3 | |
| Calories |
349
|
107
|
456
|
| Fat (g) | 12 | 5 | 17 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Protein (g) | 18 | 4 | 22 |
| Carb (g) | 44 | 12 | 56 |
| Fiber (g) | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| Sodium (mg) | 358 | 282 | 640 |
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