Healthier Whole Grain Carbonara
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Serves: about 6
 
Ingredients
  • 1 pound of your favorite whole grain pasta
  • 6-8 slices organic, uncured bacon
  • 3 organic eggs
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups of your favorite fresh greens [I used half arugula, half spinach]
  • ½ cup shredded parmesan
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • sea salt to taste
Instructions
  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta and set aside.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large pan over medium heat, brown bacon until crispy.
  3. Remove from pan and set on paper towels to collect the excess fat.
  4. To the same skillet with bacon fat, add onions and garlic.
  5. Sauté for about 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
  6. Add greens and black pepper and cook until greens are wilted.
  7. To your veggie mixture add in the pasta and eggs.
  8. Stir to scramble eggs and coat the pasta evenly.
  9. Add parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
  10. Lastly, crumble bacon onto pasta and give a quick stir.
  11. Add sea salt to taste if needed.
  12. Enjoy!
Recipe by Angela Freed at https://www.angelafreed.com/healthier-whole-grain-carbonara/