The Best Pasta Carbonara-With a Twist Recipe

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Directions:

  1. Cook pasta in lightly salted water according to package directions.
  2. Trim and cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces and add to boiling water during last 4 minutes of cooking time. Drain and keep warm.
  3. Meanwhile, place bacon in a medium size nonstick skillet and cook over medium-high heat about 8 minutes, turning occasionally, or until slightly browned and crisp. Remove from pan with tongs and place on a plated lined with a paper towel.
  4. In a small saucepan, whisk half-and-half, and egg yolks. Cook over medium heat about 8 minutes, whisking constantly, until temperature reaches 160 degrees on an instand-read termometer.
  5. Stir in basil, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  6. Add bacon to cooked pasta and asparagus.
  7. Stir in creamy egg mixture. Stir in 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese.
  8. Spoon pasta into a serving bowl and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon Parmesan. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 945.22 Kcal (3957 kJ)
Calories from fat 464.77 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 51.64g 79%
Cholesterol 253.17mg 84%
Sodium 4088.41mg 170%
Potassium 902.94mg 19%
Total Carbs 54.71g 18%
Sugars 1.62g 6%
Dietary Fiber 2.68g 11%
Protein 65.66g 131%
Vitamin C 4.5mg 8%
Iron 5.4mg 30%
Calcium 212.6mg 21%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 251.69 Kcal (1054 kJ)
Calories from fat 123.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.75g 79%
Cholesterol 67.41mg 84%
Sodium 1088.63mg 170%
Potassium 240.43mg 19%
Total Carbs 14.57g 18%
Sugars 0.43g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0.71g 11%
Protein 17.48g 131%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 8%
Iron 1.4mg 30%
Calcium 56.6mg 21%

* 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

  • 22.7
    Points
  • 25
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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