Chicken & Linguine Carbonara

  • Number of Servings: 2
Ingredients
4 ounces uncooked linguine1/2 cup 1% low-fat milk3 tablespoons grated fresh Parmesan cheese1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepperCooking spray1/4 cup finely chopped onion1 garlic clove, minced1 large egg8 oz chicken breast (cook to your taste, I prefer to grill)
Directions
1. Cook pasta according to the package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain pasta in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid.

2. Combine milk and next 4 ingredients (through pepper) in a small bowl; set milk mixture aside.

3. Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add onion and garlic to pan; sauté 3 minutes or until onion is lightly browned. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add milk mixture and pasta to pan; toss gently to coat.

4. Place egg in a small bowl; stir with a whisk. Gradually add 1/4 cup reserved hot cooking liquid, stirring constantly with a whisk. Gradually add egg mixture to pan, stirring constantly; cook 4 minutes or until sauce is thick and creamy.

Serve with grilled chicken for a wonderful meal!

Number of Servings: 2

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user HOKIEJEN13.

Servings Per Recipe: 2
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 415.3
  • Total Fat: 6.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 175.0 mg
  • Sodium: 341.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 47.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.5 g
  • Protein: 40.2 g

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