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Ingredients
Spaghetti Carbonara
- Ingredients
- 400 grams Spaghetti
- 100 grams mild smoked Bacon
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 Tbsps vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
- 100 grams grated Parmesan
- 100 grams Whipped cream
- salt
- freshly ground peppers
- 1 Tbsp chopped parsley
In a large bowl, combine eggs, cream and 70 grams (approximately 2 1/2 ounces) Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper.
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti until al dente. Drain, reserving some of the cooking water.
Cut the bacon into small strips. Fry in a pan with a little oil. Press garlic through a garlic press into the pan.
After draining spaghetti, immediately add to the pan with the bacon. Stir briefly, then pour into the bowl with the egg mixture. Toss to combine, adding 2-3 tablespoons of the cooking water. Serve immediately, sprinkled with the remaining Parmesan and parsley.
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
| Calorie | 825 cal. | (39 %) | ||
| Protein | 27 g | (28 %) | ||
| Fat | 48 g | (41 %) | ||
| Carbohydrates | 72 g | (48 %) | ||
| Sugar added | 0 g | (0 %) | ||
| Roughage | 5.2 g | (17 %) |
Healthy, because
Whole grain spaghetti and turkey bacon make a great duo. The blood sugar-stabilizing dietary fibres and muscle-building proteins make you wonderfully full. The cream also supplies proteins and supports the eyesight through its vitamin A.
Even smarter
If you have no idea what to do with the rest of the cream, try a cold cucumber soup with salmon. A balanced recipe that will also replenish your omega-3 fatty acid levels.