Baked Spaghetti Carbonara


Weight Watchers Recipe

Ingredients

8 oz uncooked whole-wheat spaghetti   
4 slice(s) uncooked turkey bacon, diced   
2 medium leek(s), chopped (white parts only)   
3 clove(s) garlic clove(s), minced (medium)   
1 tsp dried oregano   
1/2 tsp table salt   
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly chopped   
1 1/4 cup(s) fat-free skim milk   
1 cup(s) fat-free egg substitute   
1/4 tsp garlic powder   
1/4 tsp onion powder   
1/4 cup(s) grated Parmesan cheese   

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375ºF.
  • Cook spaghetti according to package directions (without added oil); drain and transfer to a 9-inch, deep-dish pie plate.
  • Meanwhile, cook bacon in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Add leeks and garlic; cook 2 minutes. Stir in oregano, salt and pepper; cook 1 minute. Spoon bacon mixture evenly over spaghetti in pie plate.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together milk, egg substitute, garlic powder and onion powder; pour over spaghetti mixture and sprinkle with cheese.
  • Place pie plate on a baking sheet and bake until filling is set and top is golden brown, about 25 to 30 minutes. Cool slightly before slicing into 6 pieces. Yields 1 piece per serving.





93 people rated this recipe 
Course: main meals
PointsPlus™ Value:    6
Servings:  6
Preparation Time:  15 min
Cooking Time:  40 min
Level of Difficulty:  Easy
This Italian dish featuring fatty bacon, heavy cream and eggs is lightened up with turkey bacon, skim milk and egg substitute, and then baked to perfection.








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