Spaghetti Carbonara – the name alone evokes thoughts of a cozy Italian trattoria. Originally from the Lazio region of central Italy, this dish has become a worldwide favorite.

The traditional version is high in cream and cheese, making it a high-calorie choice. But with our Spaghetti Carbonara light recipe, we bring you a healthier alternative without sacrificing the authentic taste.

For our Spaghetti Carbonara light recipe you first need the basic ingredients: 400g spaghetti, 100g smoked ham, an onion, a clove of garlic, 200ml milk, some flour, fresh parsley, salt, pepper, sugar, oil and parmesan. When choosing pasta, we recommend quality spaghetti to get the best possible result.

Choosing the right ham is also important. A lean smoked ham is the perfect choice for our light version. The garlic and onions provide an aromatic base note, while the fresh parsley gives the dish a fresh touch.

Step-by-step preparation

Start by cooking the noodles al dente. While the pasta is cooking, finely chop the onions and garlic. Sauté them in some oil and dust them with flour.

Now pour on the milk and let the mixture boil briefly until a creamy sauce forms. Cut the smoked ham into fine strips and warm them up in the sauce. Season to taste with salt, pepper, a touch of sugar and fresh parsley. Pour the sauce over the pasta, grate some Parmesan on top and garnish with a little parsley.

Recipe Tips

To get the best sauce consistency, be sure to add the milk slowly, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.

You can also add smoked paprika or chili flakes for a more intense flavor.

When slicing parmesan, less is often more. You don’t want to mask the flavor of the other ingredients.

What goes best with the recipe

A light, dry white wine goes well with spaghetti carbonara light. A fresh, green salad is a good side dish and complements the dish perfectly. And for dessert? How about a refreshing lemon sorbet that contrasts beautifully with the rich carbonara

Ingredients:

400 g pasta (spaghetti)
100 g ham, smoked
1 onion(s)
1 clove(s) of garlic
200 ml milk
some flour
some parsley, fresh, chopped
salt
pepper
sugar
oil
parmesan

Preparation:

Working time approx. 15 minutes
Total time approx. 15 minutes
Cook the noodles until al dente. Meanwhile, finely chop the onion and finely chop or press the garlic. Fry in a little oil and dust the flour over it. Pour in the milk and bring to the boil briefly to create a creamy sauce. Cut the smoked ham into fine strips and heat in the sauce. Season to taste with salt, pepper, a touch of sugar and fresh parsley.
Pour the sauce over the pasta, grate some Parmesan over it, if you like, and garnish with a little parsley.

Ingredients

• 400 g Nudeln (Spaghetti)
• 100 g ham, smoked
• 1 onion(s)
• 1 clove garlic
• 200ml milk
• some flour
• some parsley, fresh, chopped
• Salt
• Pfeffer
• Zucker
• oil
• Parmesan

preparation