Linguine Carbonara

Ingredients
4 oz. uncooked linguine
1/2 C. low-fat milk
3 T. grated fresh Parmesan cheese
1 T. chopped fresh parsley
1/8 t. salt
1/8 t. black pepper
cooking spray
1/3 C. chopped pancetta (about 1-1/2 oz) or bacon for a more smoky flavor
1/4 C. finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 large egg
Directions
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.  Drain, reserving 1/4 C. cooking liquid.

Combine milk and next 4 ingredients (through pepper) in a small bowl; set milk mixture aside.

Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.  Coat pan with cooking spray.  Add pancetta to pan; saute 3 minutes or until lightly browned.  Add onion and garlic to pan; saute 3 minutes or until onion is lightly browned.  Reduce heat to medium-low.  Add milk mixture and pasta to pan; toss gently to coat.

Place egg in a small bowl; stir with a whisk.  Gradually add 1/4 C. reserved hot cooking liquid, stirring constantly with a whisk.  Gradually add egg mixture to pan, stirring constantly; cook 4 minutes or until sauce is thick and creamy.

2 servings: 387 calories, 13g fat, 19.2g protein, 48.2g carbs, 2.3g fiber, 682mg sodium
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