Pasta “Carbonara” with Broccoli
Carbonara refers to a dish made with bacon. Here, a bacon substitute in the form of a delicious, smoky tempeh product is used. Look for Lightlife smoky tempeh strips, otherwise known as Fakin’ Bacon, in natural food stores and well-stocked supermarkets.
Recipe information
Yield
6 servings
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Cook the pasta in plenty of rapidly simmering water until al dente, then drain.
Step 2
Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a wide skillet. Sauté the “bacon” pieces over medium heat until crisp and browned on both sides, then remove and chop into small squares.
Step 3
In the same skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of oil. Add the garlic and sauté over low heat until golden.
Step 4
Add the broccoli and wine to the skillet. Cover and steam until the broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat.
Step 5
In a serving bowl, combine the pasta, tempeh bacon, broccoli-garlic mixture (with any remaining wine), and parsley. Toss well. Add enough creamer to give the dish a bit more moisture. Season with salt and pepper, then serve.
Menu Suggestions
Step 6
Serve with a salad of dark green lettuce or baby spinach with chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, and red or yellow bell peppers.
Step 7
The first two suggestions for mixed baby greens under Recipe Not Required (page 192) go splendidly with this dish. Make Garlic and Lemon Beans (page 110) to boost the protein content of the meal.
nutrition information
Step 8
Calories: 332
Step 9
Total Fat: 8g
Step 10
Protein: 13g
Step 11
Carbohydrates: 51g
Step 12
Fiber: 5g
Step 13
Sodium: 260mg
