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Pasta Carbonara




Source of Recipe


WeightWatchers.com


Recipe Introduction


Points: 8
Servings: 4

Preparation Time | 24 min
Cooking Time | 22 min
Level of Difficulty | Moderate


List of Ingredients




1/2 pound uncooked fettuccine, or fusilli bucati
2 tsp margarine
1 medium onion(s), finely chopped
1 medium garlic clove(s), minced
2/3 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
2/3 cup fat-free egg substitute
1/2 cup fat-free skim milk
2 slice cooked Canadian-style bacon, cut into strips
4 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
1 Tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
1/2 tsp table salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 Tbsp parsley, chopped


Recipe



Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and keep warm.

Meanwhile, in a large nonstick saucepan, melt margarine. Sauté onion and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes.

In a large bowl, beat ricotta with an electric mixer until smooth. Stir in egg substitute and onion mixture until combined. Stir in milk, bacon, most of Parmesan, oregano, salt and pepper. Add pasta.

Add mixture to saucepan and cook, stirring gently, until mixture is thickened, about 2 minutes. Serve at once, sprinkled with remaining Parmesan cheese and parsley.