Light Linguine Carbonara

Submitted by kansashortcake

"From Taste of Home Lightly"

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 8 ounces linguine, uncooked
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 cup fat-free evaporated milk
• 1⁄4 cup sweet red pepper, finely chopped
• 1⁄8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese, grated (fresh)
• 1⁄2 cup frozen peas, thawed
• 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

directions

1. Cook linguine according to pkg directions. Meanwhile in a small saucepan combine the next five ingredients. Cook and stir over medium low heat until mixture reaches 160 and coats the back of a metal spoon.
2. Stir in 1/4 C parmesan cheese, peas, and bacon. Heat through. Drain linguine and toss with sauce. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Reviews

[Jenk6746]

This was really good! I had all the ingredients on hand. I roast and freeze red peppers in bulk in the fall, so just had to pull them from the freezer. Went together in a snap, and made great next day lunch too! Will surely be a regular in our menus.