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Lean but Not Mean Italian Low Cholesterol High Protein Dinner

Spaghetti Carbonara

Around 28% fewer calories and significantly lower saturated fat and cholesterol, two whole eggs and two egg whites replacing four yolks, lean pancetta in place of guanciale, with the full silky richness and authentic Roman depth of the classic.

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Serves 2 servings · 2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
10 minsPrep
20 minsCook
30 minsTotal
MediumLevel
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Nutrition per Serving

510 Calories
38g Protein
16g Fat
54g Carbs
2g Sugar
3g Fiber
640mg Sodium
185mg Chol

Ingredients

For 2 servings

200g (7 oz)
120g (4.25 oz)
2
2
40g (1.4 oz)
20g (0.7 oz)
2 tsp
4

Instructions

1

Prep

Dice 120g lean pancetta. Crush 2 garlic cloves lightly. Whisk together 2 whole eggs, 2 egg whites, 40g Pecorino Romano, 20g Parmesan, and generous black pepper in a bowl; set aside.

2

Boil

Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a rolling boil. Add 200g spaghetti and cook over high heat 9 to 11 minutes until al dente. Reserve 150ml pasta water, then drain.

3

Saute

Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add crushed garlic, cook 1 minute until fragrant, discard. Add diced pancetta, cook over medium heat 5 to 6 minutes until golden and fat renders.

4

Finish

Remove pan from heat entirely. Add hot drained spaghetti and toss to coat in pancetta fat. Pour in egg mixture and toss vigorously, adding pasta water a splash at a time until a silky, emulsified sauce coats every strand.

5

Plate

Serve immediately on warm plates, garnished with extra Pecorino Romano and generous black pepper.

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Adults 18 and over
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