No Egg/Cream Carbonara

Submitted by Lori Mama

"I saw this on the Food Network show Quick Fix Meals the other day. I liked the fact that there were no cream or eggs involved in this recipe."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 16 ounces spaghetti
• 1 cup chopped turkey bacon or 1 cup regular bacon
• 1⁄2 cup chopped onion
• 2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1⁄2 cups low-fat milk
• 1⁄2 cup low-fat sour cream
• 1⁄4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
• salt & fresh ground pepper

directions

1. Cook spaghetti according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown. Add onion and garlic and saute 3 minutes, until onion is soft.
3. Add oregano and cook 1 minute. Add flour and stir to coat onion.
4. Add milk and bring to a simmer. Cook 5 minutes, until sauce thickens, stirring frequently.
5. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream, Parmesan and parsley.
6. Season, to taste, with salt and black pepper.
7. Drain pasta and toss with sauce to coat. Serve.

Reviews

[Poseidon 1.]

can I drop the sour cream?

 

[regina b.]

Great recipe, tasted really good. We like ours really juicy like so I am gonna double the flour and milk next time. Plus add more garlic

 

[Princesa7]

Soooooo good!!!! I made this last night & the whole family LOVED IT!!!!!!!!!

 

[cool.mom80]

This was delicious! My 2 year old loved it!

 

[Christine F.]

Delicious! Just whipped this up and my whole family devoured it! I love that it was a bit lighter than the regular creamy pastas out there! Only thing I added were some crushed chili flakes for a bit of heat.<br/>Thanks so much !!