Cooks Illustrated Spaghetti Carbonara (Weight Watcher Friendly) Recipe

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Cooks Illustrated Spaghetti Carbonara (Weight Watcher Friendly)
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  1. Proces the cheese, evaporated milk, 1-1/2 T of the mayonnaise, eggs in a food processor until smooth, about 15 seconds; leave the mixture in the food processor.
  2. Cook the two bacons together in a 12 nonstick skillet over medium heat until the fat has rendered and the bacon is browned, about 7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a paper towel lined plate and set aside.
  3. Add the garlic and pepper to the fat left in the skillet, and cook over medium heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the wine, bring to a simmer and cook until thickened slightly, about 1 minute. Cover to keep warm and set aside.
  4. Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water, then drain the pasta and return it to the pot. Toss the pasta with the remaining 1-1/2 tsp mayonnaise until coated.
  5. With the food processor running, slowly add the wine mixture and 1/4 cup of the reserved cooking water to the egg mixture and process until smooth and frothy, about 1 minute. Immediately pour the egg mixture over the pasta and toss to combine, adjusting the sauce consistency with the remaining reserved cooking water as desired. Stir in the bacon and season with the salt to taste, Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 449.71 Kcal (1883 kJ)
Calories from fat 124.99 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.89g 21%
Cholesterol 55.28mg 18%
Sodium 525.38mg 22%
Potassium 269.07mg 6%
Total Carbs 59.41g 20%
Sugars 3.75g 15%
Dietary Fiber 2.41g 10%
Protein 19.45g 39%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 2%
Iron 2.6mg 15%
Calcium 162.6mg 16%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 302.2 Kcal (1265 kJ)
Calories from fat 83.99 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.33g 21%
Cholesterol 37.15mg 18%
Sodium 353.05mg 22%
Potassium 180.81mg 6%
Total Carbs 39.92g 20%
Sugars 2.52g 15%
Dietary Fiber 1.62g 10%
Protein 13.07g 39%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 2%
Iron 1.8mg 15%
Calcium 109.3mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.7
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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