Name: High-protein pasta carbonara
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1.5 oz spaghetti; 1 large egg; 4 large egg whites; 1 1/2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese; 3/4 tsp black pepper, freshly cracked; 3.5 oz Canadian bacon, diced; 3/4 tsp salt; 8 1/2 cups water; 4 olive oil cooking sprays

Nutrition

Per serving

462 calories

Protein: 49g; 43% of calories
Carbs: 37g; 33% of calories
Fat: 12g; 24% of calories

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Instructions

Prep 15 min · Cook 0 min

Bring the water and most of the salt to a boil in a large pot. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 9 minutes. Reserve a small splash of the pasta water, then drain.
While the pasta cooks, whisk the whole egg, egg whites, grated Parmesan, and black pepper together in a small bowl until well combined.
Coat a 12-inch skillet with cooking spray and set over medium-high heat. Add the Canadian bacon and sauté until browned and slightly crisp, about 4 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat.
Add the hot pasta to the skillet with the bacon. Pour in the egg mixture and a tablespoon of the reserved pasta water. Toss constantly for 1 to 2 minutes until the residual heat thickens the eggs into a creamy sauce that coats the noodles. If it looks too dry, add more pasta water a teaspoon at a time. Done when egg sauce is thickened and creamy, 160°F.

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