Best 4 Light Pasta Carbonara Recipes
Tantalize your taste buds with our remarkable Light Pasta Carbonara, a delectable dish that blends the richness of classic Carbonara with a lighter, healthier twist. This culinary masterpiece features a creamy sauce made with egg yolks, Parmesan cheese, and a touch of cream, ensuring a luscious texture without compromising on flavor. Savor the savory notes of crispy bacon, the umami depth of mushrooms, and the vibrant color and freshness of peas, all harmoniously combined with al dente pasta. Discover this lighter version of Carbonara, perfect for those seeking a satisfying yet guilt-free meal.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
THE BEST CARBONARA
Now this is our idea of comfort food. Creamy and rich, it's the quintessential dish for a chilly evening. We like to splurge every once in a while and add a knob of butter to the cheesy egg sauce just to round it out. We've left that option up to you, however. Either way, we can't think of a more classic or satisfying pasta dish.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
- Whisk together the eggs, yolks, Parmesan, Pecorino, pepper and butter if using in a large bowl until well combined.
- Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain the pasta.
- Meanwhile, cook the pancetta in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 8 minutes. Add the spaghetti and half the reserved pasta cooking water to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Add the egg mixture and toss to coat. Cook, tossing continuously to avoid scrambling the eggs, until the sauce is creamy, thinning it with the remaining pasta water if it becomes too thick (it should be saucy but not watery), about 1 minute.
- Divide the pasta among plates and sprinkle with more grated Parmesan.
LIGHT LINGUINE CARBONARA
When we have to rush off at night, I make this speedy pasta with veggies and bacon. Serve with breadsticks or garlic toast, and dinner's done. -Mary Jo Miller, Mansfield, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook linguine according to package directions, adding peas during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, whisk egg, milk, red pepper, pepper flakes and pepper until blended; cook and stir over medium-low heat until mixture is just thick enough to coat a spoon and a thermometer reads at least 160°. Stir in 1/4 cup cheese and bacon; remove from heat., Drain linguine; return to pot. Add sauce and toss to coat. Serve with remaining cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 366mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
LINGUINE CARBONARA - COOKING LIGHT
This pasta carbonara is best when it is eaten right away. Tempering the egg with the hot pasta keeps the sauce creamy by preventing it from curdling. For a smoky taste, feel free to use bacon in place of pancetta. Recipe is from Cooking Light.
Provided by CookingONTheSide
Categories Pork
Time 35m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to the package directions, omitting salt and fat.
- Drain pasta in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid.
- Combine milk and next 4 ingredients (through pepper) in a small bowl; set milk mixture aside.
- Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Coat pan with cooking spray.
- Add pancetta to pan; saute 3 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Add onion and garlic to pan; saute 3 minutes or until onion is lightly browned.
- Reduce heat to medium-low.
- Add milk mixture and pasta to a pan; toss gently to coat.
- Place egg in small bowl; stir with a whisk.
- Gradually add 1/4 cup reserved hot cooking liquid, stirring constantly with a whisk.
- Gradually add egg mixture to pan, stirring constantly; cook 4 minutes or until sauce is thick and creamy.
- One serving is 1 1/4 cups.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.1, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 116.9, Sodium 352.5, Carbohydrate 48.9, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 5.3, Protein 16.5
LIGHT PASTA CARBONARA
Make and share this Light Pasta Carbonara recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Luv4food
Categories European
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook bacon in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until crisp.
- Add garlic, saute for 1 minute or until tender.
- Reduce heat to low, stir in pasta, cheese, parsley, and pepper.
- Combine egg substitue and milk, add to pasta, stirring constantly for 3 minutes or until sauce thickens.
- Serve immediately.
Tips:
- Always use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Use a good quality Parmesan cheese that is freshly grated.
- Avoid using store-bought pasta sauce. It's easy to make your own and it tastes much better.
- Don't overcook the pasta. It should be cooked al dente, which means it should still have a slight bite to it.
- Save some of the pasta cooking water. You can add it to the sauce to help it come together.
- Don't add the eggs to the pasta too early. Wait until the pasta is hot but not boiling, or the eggs will scramble.
- Stir the pasta constantly as you add the eggs. This will help prevent the eggs from curdling.
- Add some freshly ground black pepper and grated Parmesan cheese to the pasta before serving.
Conclusion:
Light Pasta Carbonara is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand. You can also customize it to your liking by adding different ingredients, such as vegetables, protein, or herbs.
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