posted by RisaG 12-03-99 7:01 PM
Low Fat Pasta with Carbonara Sauce
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* Exported from MasterCook *
Recipe By : So Fat Low Fat No Fat Italian by Betty Rohde
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Low Fat Pasta
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 slices turkey bacon -- coarsely chopped
1 1/2 cups skim milk
1/2 cup red bell pepper -- chopped
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 cup egg substitute
1/2 cup frozen green peas -- thawed
8 oz dried linguine (or spaghetti) -- -- cooked & drained
1/4 cup low fat Parmesan cheese -- -- shredded
freshly ground black pepper
Low fat Parmesan cheese -- -- freshly grated
In a deep nonstick skillet or saucepan, cook the bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towel and wipe the pan clean with paper towels (or use the microwave - put the bacon on a microwaveable bacon cookware, cook 1 minute per slice or until crisp). If cooking bacon in microwave, no need to drain or wipe pan clean. Just preheat pan for the rest of the recipe.
For the sauce: In a nonstick skillet or saucepan, combine milk, red bell pepper and pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer for about 2 minutes more.
In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in 2 tbsp of cold water. Stir into the milk mixture, add the egg substitute, and continue stirring until thick and bubbly, 30-40 seconds longer. Stir in the peas and bacon. Heat through.
Immediately pour the sauce over the hot cooked linguine or spaghetti; toss to coat. Serve on heated plates, sprinkled with the Parmesan cheese and black pepper. Additional Parmesan may be passed if desired.