I LOVE pasta, especially with meaty/cheesy sauces, but during the summer months I crave lighter fresher dishes - and so does my waistline! This recipe fits the bill perfectly, combining fresh and zingy lemon, salty Parmesan and fresh herbs (a glass of wine served with it also helps!). I have given the quantities for 2 small servings although you could double the quantities for a more substantial meal. A great summery light lunch.
Ingredients:
150g Spaghetti
1 Egg
2 TBSP Creme Fraiche
Zest of 1 Lemon
Handful of grated Parmesan
Small handful of chopped Parsley
Salt and Pepper
Method:
Step 1: Bring a pan of salted water to the boil and add the spaghetti - cook according to packet instructions.
Step 2: Meanwhile in a bowl mix together the egg, lemon zest, creme fraiche and Parmesan and season.
Step 3: When the spaghetti is cooked, drain and return to pan then quickly toss through the lemon sauce. Sprinkle over the parsley and serve with extra Parmesan.
14 comments:
I bet that is so fresh & light!
Beth, this looks really delish and low fat too. Book-marking this one!
Maria
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Lovely summer dish - love this!
Oooh I've never thought of lemon carbonara!!! LOVE this!
Yay! Finally a carbonara dish I can eat! Will be trying this one just as soon as poss.
Completely agree with you - this is one of those summery joys! So fresh and zingy, and so simple and quick to make, too!
Gorgeous! Actually, I tried something like this years ago, with lobster, and I haven't had it since. I must make this!
This looks absolutely delicious. A real summery 'eat outdoors' type meal.
What a lovely and light pasta dish.
Great summer food - light but filling.
Yum. This sounds like a lovely light summery version. Normally I'm not a carbonara fan but this sounds delicious
Mmmmmmmm, lovely Beth. Just perfect, especially with the glass of wine.
Yum! That looks amazing. I love carbonara and you're right, it's getting to the season where a lighter version is called for. Shall be giving this a try! x
Beth, I made this tonight and it was simply gorgeous. I used low fat fromage frais instead and this is keeper! I plan on blogging it tomorrow and will link back to you.
Maria
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