Pasta Carbonara Florentine

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May 9, 2016

  • Prep: 20 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins

Directions

1Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add ¼ tsp salt and spinach; cook 1 minute or until spinach wilts, stirring constantly. Remove spinach from pan; place in a bowl.

2Add bacon to pan; cook 3 minutes or until crisp, stirring frequently. Remove bacon from pan, reserving 2 tsp drippings in pan; set bacon aside. Add onion to drippings in pan; cook 2 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Add wine; cook 1 minute or until liquid is reduced by half. Remove from heat; keep warm.

3Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain well, reserving 1 Tbsp cooking liquid. Immediately add pasta and reserved cooking liquid to onion mixture in skillet. Add spinach and bacon; stir well to combine. Place skillet over low heat.

4Combine remaining ¼ tsp salt, cheese, pepper, egg, and egg white, stirring with a whisk. Add to pasta mixture, tossing well to coat. Cook 1 minute. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with parsley.

Ingredients

Cooking spray

½ tsp salt, divided

1 (6oz) package bagged prewashed spinach

6 slices center-cut bacon, chopped (for a healthier alternative we use turkey bacon)

1 cup finely chopped onion

2 Tbsp dry white wine

8 oz uncooked spaghetti

½ cup (2oz) grated Parmesan Cheese

½ tsp ground black pepper

1 large egg

1 large egg white

3 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley

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