No Egg/Cream Carbonara

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: 30 mins
• 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.