Faux Spaghetti Carbonara

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  • Number of Servings: 2
Ingredients
2 oz. extra-lean ground beef4 slices low-fat canadian bacon (roughly cut into 1/4-1/2 inch squares)3 slices Jennie-O Turkey Bacon (roughly cut into 1/4-1/2 inch squares)1 cup Bertolli Tomato and Basil pasta sauce1 - 8oz. package of spaghetti shaped shirataki noodles1 Laughing Cow Light Creamy Swiss wedge1/4 grated parmesan cheese (preferably fresh)1 tbsp. chopped fresh basil1 tsp. red pepper flakes (optional, if you want to spice it up)
Directions
Makes 2 1-cup servings

1) Over medium high heat, lightly brown the ground beef in a saucepan and drain the fat.
2) Add the canadian and turkey bacon and cook for a few minutes until crisp.
3) Add the pasta sauce and reduce heat to low, simmer while preparing the "pasta"
4) In a separate sauce heat water to boiling.
5) While water is coming to a boil, rinse and drain the Shirataki noodles several times until the odor is neutralized.
6) Parboil the noodles in the water for 90 seconds.
7) Drain the noodles and add to the pasta sauce mixture, heat for one minutes.
8) Turn off the heat and add the Laughing Cow cheese wedge. Stir until melted through.
9) Now is the time to stir in the red pepper if you like it spicy.
10) Place the mixture into two separate bowls or plates for serving.
11) Top with chopped basil and parmesan cheese and Enjoy!

Number of Servings: 2

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DRJILL65.

Servings Per Recipe: 2
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 323.7
  • Total Fat: 17.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 59.4 mg
  • Sodium: 1,471.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 15.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.1 g
  • Protein: 23.8 g

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