Pasta Carbonara with Bacon

Pasta Carbonara with Bacon

A delightful dish based on the Italian classic, with low-fat ingredients and healthy vegetables added.

Prep Time

30

Minutes

Total Time

30

Minutes

Makes

4

servings

6
oz uncooked fettuccine or spaghetti
4
slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces (1/4 lb)
1
clove garlic, chopped
1
egg
3/4
cup milk
3/4
cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4
teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4
cups fresh baby spinach leaves
3/4
cup chopped plum (Roma) tomato (1 medium)
1/2
cup thinly sliced green onions (8 medium)
1
container (6 oz) Yoplait® Greek Fat Free plain yogurt
  1. Cook and drain fettuccine as directed on package. In 10-inch skillet, cook bacon and garlic until crisp. Drain; remove from skillet, and set aside.
  2. In small bowl, slightly beat egg. Beat in milk, Parmesan cheese and pepper. Place cooked fettuccine in skillet. Add milk mixture, spinach, tomato and green onions. Cover; cook about 5 minutes over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until spinach is tender.
  3. Stir in yogurt; cook over low heat just until heated through.
Makes 4 servings
Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Pillsbury® Kitchens
Make It Your Way
Serve with additional freshly grated Parmesan cheese and freshly ground black pepper.
Serving Suggestion
A Caesar salad, crusty French bread or a baguette, and gelato or ice cream for dessert would make this Italian menu complete.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)
  • Calories 360
    • (Calories from Fat 120),
  • Total Fat 14g
    • (Saturated Fat 6g,
    • Trans Fat 0g),
  • Cholesterol 115mg;
  • Sodium 790mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 36g
    • (Dietary Fiber 2g,
    • Sugars 7g),
  • Protein 23g;
Percent Daily Value*:
    Exchanges:
    • 1 1/2 Starch;
    • 0 Fruit;
    • 0 Other Carbohydrate;
    • 0 Skim Milk;
    • 1/2 Low-Fat Milk;
    • 0 Milk;
    • 1 Vegetable;
    • 0 Very Lean Meat;
    • 2 Lean Meat;
    • 0 High-Fat Meat;
    • 1 Fat;
    Carbohydrate Choices:
    • 2 1/2;
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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