Low fat carbonara sauce

This is a flavorful, low-fat carbonara sauce that is perfect for pasta. It is based on the Slimming World® system.

Ingredients

• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons vegetable stock
• 57g lean bacon
• 1 tablespoon quark or fromage frais
• 2 eggs
• 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• salt and pepper to taste
• 120g pasta

Method

Place in a non-stick saucepan the onion with the garlic and stock. Gently cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove all visible fat from the bacon (or buy the medallions). Cut into strips. Add to the pan and cook on high until the bacon has cooked through.
In a small bowl whisk the quark or fromage frais, eggs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, and seasoning.
Bring a large pan of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until tender with a bite at the center. Drain and return to the saucepan on very low heat. Add the bacon mixture and then the egg mixture. Stir and cook for a further 3 minutes.