NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

2 oz whole wheat spaghetti

1 oz diced pancetta

1 large egg

6 large egg whites

1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

1 clove garlic

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp sea salt

PREPARATION

• 1

  Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the whole wheat spaghetti according to package directions until al dente.

• 2

  While the pasta cooks, place the diced pancetta in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté until crisp and golden.

• 3

  Add the minced garlic to the skillet with the pancetta and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, then turn off the heat.

• 4

  In a small bowl, whisk together the whole egg, egg whites, grated parmesan cheese, and black pepper until well combined.

• 5

  Reserve 0.25 cup of the starchy pasta cooking water before draining the spaghetti.

• 6

  Add the hot drained pasta to the skillet with the pancetta, tossing to coat in the rendered fat.

• 7

  Quickly whisk the reserved pasta water into the egg mixture to temper it, then pour over the pasta while stirring constantly to create a creamy sauce without scrambling the eggs.