NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1.5 oz whole wheat spaghetti

1 oz diced pancetta

1 clove garlic

1 large egg

0.75 cup liquid egg whites

2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

0.5 cup frozen green peas

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 until al dente.

• 2

  In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the diced pancetta until it becomes crispy and golden.

• 3

  Add the minced garlic to the skillet with the pancetta and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

• 4

  In a small bowl, whisk together the large egg, liquid egg whites, grated parmesan cheese, and black pepper.

• 5

  During the last 2 minutes of pasta cooking, add the frozen green peas to the boiling water.

• 6

  Reserve 0.25 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and peas.

• 7

  Turn off the heat under the skillet and add the pasta and peas, tossing to coat in the pancetta fat.

• 8

  Quickly pour in the egg mixture and reserved pasta water, stirring constantly to create a creamy sauce without scrambling the eggs.

• 9

  Season with sea salt and serve immediately while the sauce is glossy and warm.