Best Fettuccine Carbonara Healthy Version Recipes

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FETTUCCINE CARBONARA



Fettuccine Carbonara image

When a man at church found out how much my family likes fettuccine, he shared his Italian grandmother's carbonara recipe with us. I've made it my own over the last 25 years. Grated Parmesan cheese works just as well as Romano. -Kristine Chayes, Smithtown, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 pound bacon strips, chopped
1 package (16 ounces) fettuccine
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup half-and-half cream
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
Additional grated Romano cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 1 tablespoon in pan., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook fettuccine according to package directions. Drain; return to pan., Add onion to drippings in skillet; cook and stir over medium heat 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in cream. In a small bowl, whisk a small amount of warm cream into eggs; return all to pan, whisking constantly. Cook 8-10 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°, stirring constantly., Stir cheese, salt, pepper and bacon into sauce. Add to fettuccine and toss to combine. Sprinkle with parsley and, if desired, additional cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 495 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 162mg cholesterol, Sodium 684mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

THE BEST CARBONARA



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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

Kosher salt
4 large eggs, plus 2 large yolks
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for sprinkling
1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano
1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature (optional)
1 pound spaghetti
One 12-ounce piece pancetta, cut into matchsticks

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.

FETTUCCINE CARBONARA (HEALTHY VERSION)



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If you crave a creamy fettuccine, but hate the calories it packs with it. Try this recipe makeover. The family loves it and they don't even know it nutritional value. Save 16 grams of fat per serving by replacing the egg yolks and whipping cream with PHILADELPHIA Light Cream Cheese Spread, KRAFT Light Classic Caesar Reduced Fat Dressing, flour and fat free milk to achieve the same creamy texture and using smoked ham in place of bacon. Plus, you'll save 80 calories too! AND, it tastes great!

Provided by Vseward Chef-V

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 lb fettuccine, uncooked
1 cup frozen peas
1/4 cup philadelphia light cream cheese spread
1/4 cup reduced-fat caesar salad dressing, KRAFT Light Classic
1 tablespoon flour
1 cup nonfat milk
1 (6 ounce) package oscar mayer smoked ham, cut into short strips
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons kraft 100% grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • COOK pasta as directed on package, adding peas to the cooking water for the last 3 minute of the pasta cooking time.
  • MEANWHILE, beat cream cheese spread, dressing and flour in small saucepan with wire whisk until well blended. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly until mixture is well blended. Add ham; cook on medium-low heat 5 minute or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain fettuccine mixture; return to saucepan. Add sauce mixture; mix lightly. Cook an additional 2 to 3 minute or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
  • TOP with parsley; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.6, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 87.3, Sodium 908.6, Carbohydrate 51.7, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 6.2, Protein 24.7

LIGHT LINGUINE CARBONARA



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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

8 ounces uncooked linguine
1/2 cup frozen peas
1 large egg
1 cup fat-free evaporated milk
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

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.

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