A classic Italian dish, but this is our healthier version. It still has all the flavour, but this Healthy Carbonara is lighter and ready in under 20 minutes.
Cook 140 g Whole wheat spaghetti according to the packet instructions.
Cook 4 rasher Bacon under the grill (broiler).
Whisk 4 Eggs in a bowl and then add 40 g Reduced fat cheddar and 100 ml Reduced fat creme fraiche. Mix well.
Once the spaghetti is cooked, drain it and then put it back into the pan. If you have an electric hob, turn off the heat and put the pan back on it, or if you have a gas cooker, turn it to the lowest setting and put the pan back on it. Add the egg mixture to the spaghetti, along with the bacon and stir briskly, so the eggs do not scramble. Stir and heat for around 2 minutes.
Serve with chopped basil and a little grated parmesan.
Notes
Keep the dish more traditional by using parmesan instead of cheddar.
You can give this dish a veggie boost by adding peas and/or spinach.
You can use Proscuitto or parma ham instead of bacon.
If you are going to reheat this, then do it on the stove top rather than in the microwave.