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Lighter Spaghetti Carbonara
This 20 minutes Lighter Spaghetti Carbonara recipe includes a reduce-fat sour cream and skim milk which helps lighten the calories on this creamy usually glutenous pasta dinner. This creamy carbonara recipe is under 400 calories per serving!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 387 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 8 oz Spaghetti
- 1 cup chopped cooked ham
- ⅓ cup parmesan
- ¼ cup reduced-fat sour cream
- ¼ cup skim milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs lightly beaten
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper coarsely ground
- ¼ cup chives diced
Instructions
- Cook fresh spaghetti according to box instructions or al dente. Before draining the pasta, reserve ½ cup of pasta water. Drain the pasta and set to the side.
- In a large bowl, combine the grated Parmesan, sour cream, skim milk, salt, and lightly beaten eggs. Set to the side.
- Heat a large pan over medium heat. Add the diced ham and cook for 2 minutes. Add the pasta to the pan and stir well.
- Add the reserved pasta water to the egg cream mixture--whisking vigorously. Pour the egg mixture over the pasta and stir until incorporated. Cook for 5 minutes. You'll want the sauce to thicken--make sure it does not boil. Stir in ground black pepper and fresh chives. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Prep all of your ingredients ahead time as this is a quick cooking recipe.
- Substitute for chopped prosciutto or even bacon for ham for an extra decadent carbonara! Just note that the calories per serving will change!
Nutrition Information
Serving
4oz
Calories
387kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
115mg
(38%)
Sodium
891mg
(37%)
Potassium
311mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
371IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
162mg
(16%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 387
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4oz | |
| Calories | 387kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 115mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 891mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 311mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 371IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 162mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.