Pasta Carbonara, 589cals Per Serve

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 4 slices rindless bacon, sliced (ham may be used in place of bacon or use half and half)
• 250 g fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1/2 cup wine
• 300 ml cream or 300 ml light cream
• 1 egg, beaten
• pepper, to taste
• 250 g pasta, of choice, cooked
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in a large frying pan, saute onion and garlic until onion is tender.
• 2 add bacon. cook until beginning to brown. stir in mushrooms. cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
• 3 blend in wine and cream. bring to the boil and reduce heat. simmer until beginning to thicken.
• 4 blend in egg and pepper. stirring constantly, simmer for 30 seconds.
• 5 toss pasta through sauce.
• 6 serve topped with a little parmesan cheese. salad and crusty bread make ideal accompaniments.