Monday, January 11, 2010

Light Linguine Alla Carbonara


ingredients

8 ounces linguine or spaghetti
Nonstick spray coating
2 slices turkey bacon, sliced crosswise into strips
1 egg, beaten
1 cup evaporated nonfat milk
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/4 cup chopped red sweet pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Black pepper

directions

Cook linguine or spaghetti according to package directions.
Meanwhile, spray a medium saucepan with nonstick coating. Cook turkey bacon in saucepan until crisp and light brown. Drain on paper towels. Wipe saucepan clean with a paper towel.

For sauce, in same saucepan combine egg, evaporated milk, peas, sweet pepper, and crushed red pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat just until the mixture coats a metal spoon (about 6 minutes). Do not boil. Stir in bacon and half of the Parmesan cheese. Heat through.

Immediately pour sauce over hot cooked pasta; toss to coat. Transfer to a warm serving platter. Sprinkle with black pepper and remaining Parmesan cheese. Makes 4 servings.

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