Carbonara (Low-Fat Version)

Roman-style Carbonara. No cream used, a classic dish that makes the most of the richness of egg and Parmesan.

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   Whisk the egg in a bowl, then mix in the Parmesan cheese and black pepper.

2. 2

   Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water according to package instructions.

3. 3

   Cut the ham slices into strips and fry them until crispy in a non-stick pan. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.

4. 4

   Add 2-3 tbsp of the pasta cooking water to the pan.

5. 5

   Remove from the heat, add the cooked pasta, and quickly toss with the egg mixture. (The residual heat will create a creamy sauce.)

6. 6

   Sprinkle generously with black pepper and serve.