Dinner
Rigatoni Carbonara with Turkey Sausage
Diet Style
Tools You'll Need
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Large pot
- Large frying pan
- Whisk
- Colander
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ lb. turkey sausage
- 3 egg yolks, at room temperature
- ¾ cup freshly grated pecorino or parmesan cheese
- 8oz. (½ lb.) whole wheat Rigatoni pasta
- Salt for water
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions
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Bring water to a boil
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
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Heat up oil
Heat the oil in a large frying pan.
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Sauté the sausage
Add the sausage to the frying pan and cook on medium heat until it’s cooked through.
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Prepare pasta
Once the water has come to a boil, add pasta and cook according to the package instructions.
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Whisk eggs and cheese
In a small bowl, whisk egg yolks with cheese and set aside.
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Drain pasta
Reserve about a half cup of pasta water and drain the pasta.
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Add pasta to sausage
Add the pasta noodles and a splash of the water to the sausage, and mix well.
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Combine all ingredients
Remove the pan from the heat, and stir in the egg mixture using a wooden spoon, adding more pasta water to thin out the sauce if needed.
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Garnish and serve
Top it with some freshly grated cheese and a pinch of freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately!
Chef's Note:
There are lots of variations of this dish. Use your favorite pasta and substitute any type of sausage you enjoy. Serve alongside a leafy greens salad for an added nutritional boost.
Nutrition Info
Per Each Serving
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Calories
312
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Fat
12g
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Saturated Fat
3g
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Protein
18g
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Total Carbs
29g
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Fiber
5g
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Sugar
2g
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Sodium
464mg
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Cholesterol
119mg