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Spaghetti Carbonara
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 4
A quick and easy meal that is low in fat.
Ingredients:
8 ounces uncooked spaghetti
1 cup chopped cooked ham
1/3 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese or 1/3 cup parmesan cheese (1-1/2 ounces)
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
Directions:
1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
2. Drain the pasta in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/2 cup liquid.
3. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
4. Add the ham, and cook for 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
5. Add pasta, and stir well.
6. Combine cheese and the next 4 ingredients (cheese through garlic), stirring with a whisk.
7. Add the reserved pasta liquid to egg mixture, stirring with a whisk.
8. Pour egg mixture over pasta mixture; stir well.
9. Cook over low heat 5 minutes or until sauce thickens, stirring constantly (do not boil).
10. Sprinkle with pepper.
By RecipeOfHealth.com