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Healthy Shells Carbonara (High Fiber, High Protein Vegetarian Dish)

You will absolutely love this 20-Minute Healthy Shells Carbonara! It's a protein and fiber packed vegetarian spin on the classic dish. Enjoy as a delicious side dish or make it into a meal by adding your favorite protein! 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 296 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. uncooked pasta shells I used Banza
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil (15g)
  • 10 oz. cherry tomatoes one pint
  • 1 large egg plus 1 egg yolk
  • 1/2 tsp salt plus more to taste
  • 1/3 cup freshly shredded mozzarella (30g)
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan (30g) plus more for serving
  • freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Make Sauce: In a large bowl, whisk together egg, egg yolk, mozzarella, Parmesan, and salt. Set aside.
  2. Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions. Make sure to drain and rinse well (especially if you are using chickpea pasta).
  3. Blister Tomatoes: While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once shiny, add tomatoes and cook for 5-6 minutes, or until tomatoes are slightly blistered and softened.
  4. Assemble: Add the warm pasta and tomatoes (along with their juices) to the large bowl with the sauce. Gently toss pasta to coat. Taste and add more salt and pepper to your preference. Sprinkle with freshly grated parmesan and freshly cracked black pepper to serve!

Notes

  • Add in or serve along your favorite protein for the perfect carbonara. A few of my favorites are:
  • Or serve with your favorite roasted vegetables to keep this a vegetarian dish.
  • Chicken - Try one of my favorite chicken recipes like these panko chicken nuggets, shredded chicken, balsamic chicken, or chicken schnitzel.
  • Beef - try these easy and delicious steak bites.
  • Seafood - serve with salmon or shrimp for the best seafood carbonara.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/4 of recipe (217g) Calories 296kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 2.6g (13%) Cholesterol 103mg (34%) Fiber 5.8g (23%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 296

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4 of recipe (217g)
Calories 296kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 2.6g 13%
Cholesterol 103mg 34%
Fiber 5.8g 23%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.