Pasta Carbonara with Mixed Noodles

TIME
35 minutes
YIELD
4 servings
Pasta Carbonara with Mixed Noodles
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Ingredients

angel hair whole wheat pasta
6 oz.
turkey bacon
6 slices
olive oil
1 Tbsp.
zucchini noodles (about 2 large zucchinis, spiralized)
10.7 oz. package
large eggs, whisked
2
shredded parmesan cheese
1/2 cup
salt
1 tsp.
peas, if frozen-thawed
1 cup
Freshly cracked pepper, to serve

 

Directions

  1. PREPARE pasta according to package instructions. STRAIN and RESERVE ¼ cup pasta water.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-low heat, COOK bacon until desired crispiness. Once cooked, PLACE on a cutting board and CHOP into bite-size pieces.
  3. ADD oil to the same skillet used for cooking bacon. Over medium heat, ADD zucchini noodles and SAUTÉ until slightly tender, about 3-5 minutes. ADD whole wheat noodles.
  4. Slowly STIR in the egg, parmesan, and salt. USE a tong to COAT the pasta with the mixture. ADD reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency. COOK over low heat for 3-5 minutes.
  5. ADD chopped bacon and peas.
  6. SERVE with freshly cracked pepper. REFRIGERATE leftovers for up to 3 days.

 

Nutritional Info

Per Serving: 1/4th of Recipe

Calories
260
Total Fat
12 g
Saturated Fat
4 g
Cholesterol
115 mg
Polyunsaturated Fat
1.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat
4.5 g
Sodium
1140 mg
Carbohdyrates
23 g
Sugar
6 g
Fiber
5 g
Protein
16 g
Vitamin A
110 mcg
Calcium
180 mg
Iron
2.4 mg
Vitamin D
0.6 mcg
Folate
80 µg
Choline
100 mg
Potassium
560 mg