Description[]
Carbonara
Ingredients[]
- 16 ounces spaghetti
- 1 cup chopped turkey bacon or regular bacon (cut a pkg of bacon in half and freeze one half for later. easiest way to chop it is to use scissors on partially frozen bacon.)
- ½ cup chopped onion, red, white, or yellow only
- 2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cup low-fat milk
- ½ cup low-fat or non-fat sour cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
- salt and ground black pepper
Directions[]
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown. Add the onion and garlic and saute 3 minutes, until the onion is soft.
- Add oregano and cook 1 minute.
- Add flour and stir to coat the onion.
- Add the milk and bring to a simmer. Just cook 5 minutes, until sauce thickens, stirring frequently.
- Remove from heat and stir in sour cream, Parmesan and parsley.
- Season, to taste, with salt and black pepper.
- Drain pasta and toss with the sauce to coat. Serve warm and plain.
