Name: Sam Wood's Skinny Carbonara Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 100 g short-cut bacon rashers finely chopped rindless; 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 eggs; 1 tbs parmesan finely grated; 250 g wholemeal spaghetti; 2 tsp parmesan *to serve *extra; 1 tbs parsley finely chopped fresh; 1 pinch black pepper ground *to taste

by 28 by Sam Wood Last updated on 07/15/2019

Craving comfort food, but trying to avoid an avalanche of calories? Thanks to former Aussie Bachelor, Sam Wood - you can have your spaghetti and eat it too! - 28 by Sam Wood

Ingredients

100 g short-cut bacon rashers finely chopped rindless
1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
2 eggs
1 tbs parmesan finely grated
250 g wholemeal spaghetti
2 tsp parmesan *to serve *extra
1 tbs parsley finely chopped fresh
1 pinch black pepper ground *to taste

Method

Step 1

In a medium frypan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and fry the bacon until crisp.
Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, parmesan and black pepper, then set aside.
Step 3

Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti according to packet instructions. Once cooked, drain immediately and place the spaghetti back into the pot, but turn off the heat - this is important or you will scramble the eggs.
Step 4

Working quickly, pour in the egg mixture and the bacon, and toss until well combined and the egg has gently cooked into a creamy consistency.
Step 5

Toss with parsley and serve hot with extra parmesan.