Whole Grain Spaghetti with Chicken Carbonara

Try this delicious take on the traditional carbonara recipe by using whole grain pasta, sautéed chicken, and peppers.

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400
Calories
14g
Total Fat
41g
Total Carbohydrate
29g
Protein

Ingredients

Ingredients for 8 people

  • 1 box Barilla® Whole Grain Spaghetti
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 
  • 3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut in small pieces
  • 1 sprig rosemary
  • 1 cup red bell pepper, diced 
  • 5 egg yolks
  • 1 cup Pecorino Romano cheese, grated
  • Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
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Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of water to boil.
  • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and cook the chicken thoroughly with rosemary and red pepper.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup of cooking water.
  • In a bowl, mix egg yolks, 1/3 of the cheese, and two spoons of boiling water (this can be taken from the pasta water). Season with salt. Set aside. Remove rosemary sprig from the chicken.
  • Combine the cooked pasta in the pan with the chicken. Remove from heat. Add the egg yolk mixture. Combine well and garnish with remaining cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
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