Penne Carbonara - A Weight Loss Recipe That Tastes Naughty, But Its Not!

Carbonara is a favourite among many dieters but is generally a big NO NO when you are trying to lose weight. But pasta lovers fret no more.

I have got my hands on a low fat Penne Carbonara weight loss recipe that will have your mouth drooling!

Ingredients

250g Gluten Free Penne Pasta
2 Eggs (lightly beaten)
Low Fat Cooking Oil Spray
1 large Brown Onion
250g Shortcut Bacon (fat trimmed off, finely chopped)
375ml can Evaporated Milk (98.5% fat free version)
100g Fat Reduced Ricotta
1/2 cup chopped Parsley

Weight Loss RecipeMethod

1. Cook pasta as per packet instructions

2. Whisk eggs together in a jug

3. Add whisked eggs to hot pasta and gently tossed to combine.

4. Spray onion with cooking oil and add to frying pan with the bacon. Saute for 3 minutes.

5. Add milk to frying pan and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes.

6. Add sauce to hot pasta and gently toss.

7. Divide between serving bowls.

8. Top with a dollop of Ricotta and parsley. Serve immediately.

Rer Serve: Energy: 2067kJ. Protein: 32.3g. Total Fat: 12.9g. Carbs: 62g.

YUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM! Gosh I want this now hehe!

Enjoy :)

Source: Australian Healthy Food Guide. April 2008: Page 52

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