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Penne carbonara

  • Time to make: 15 mins
  • Serving: 4 people
Ratings: 4.8
Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 250g penne pasta
    • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
    • cooking spray oil
    • 1 large brown onion, finely chopped
    • 200g packet lean bacon, trimmed of any fat and finely chopped
    • 375ml can lite evaporated milk
    • 100g reduced-fat ricotta
    • ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • Always check food labels for allergens or trace warnings before buying your ingredients.
    Ingredients

    Instructions

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    1 Cook pasta following packet instructions. Drain.

    2 Whisk eggs together in a jug. Add to hot pasta and gently toss to combine (egg will cook on hot pasta).

    3 Meanwhile, spray a large non-stick frying pan and heat over medium heat. Add onion and bacon and sauté for 3 minutes. Add milk and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes.

    4 Add sauce to hot pasta mixture and gently toss. Divide between serving bowls. Top with a dollop of ricotta and parsley, and serve immediately with a crisp green salad.

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