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Carbonara

The Healthiest Carbonara You'll Ever Eat

Creamy never felt so good!
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 1 serve
Calories 1005 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 142 g Whole Wheat Pasta sub your favorite, but check the macros.
  • 160 g Green Peas
  • 192 g Mushrooms any variety, sauteed

Sauce

  • 32.5 g Cashews soaked in hot water for at least 15 minutes
  • 150 g Tofu, Extra Firm
  • 2 tbsp Mushroom Seasoning this is the one I use (affiliate)
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 1/2 tbsp Miso white
  • 1/2 tbsp Nutritional Yeast this is the one I use (affiliate)
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper

Instructions
 

  • Add pasta to boiling, salted water as per packet instructions.
  • Add all sauce ingredients into a high powered blender or food processor and blitz until smooth. Add a little water to help the process.
  • In a non-stick pan, dry 'fry' the mushrooms until all moisture is released and they start to caramelize. Add peas and heat through.
  • Drain pasta, add sauce to pan and heat until your ideal temperature. Add pasta back in, mix and serve with vegetables on the side.

Notes

Nutrition Facts
The Healthiest Carbonara You'll Ever Eat
Serving Size
 
676 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
1005
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
27.8
g
43
%
Saturated Fat
 
4.9
g
31
%
Sodium
 
148
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
 
147.5
g
49
%
Fiber
 
22.2
g
93
%
Sugar
 
14.2
g
16
%
Protein
 
60.7
g
121
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
 
If shredding or leaning out, divide the recipe to hit your calorie goal then adjust per below:
Macro Adjustment Suggestions:
  • To increase protein - add tofu
  • To increase carbs - add pasta
  • To increase fats - add cashews
Bake for a little longer if adding any ingredients.
Serving Suggestion:
Serve topped with fresh herbs like parsley or basil, some fresh black pepper and fake-un bacon bits (or make your own!).

Nutrition

Serving: 676gCalories: 1005kcalCarbohydrates: 147.5gProtein: 60.7gFat: 27.8gSaturated Fat: 4.9gSodium: 148mgFiber: 22.2gSugar: 14.2g
Keyword cashews, creamy, main, pasta, sauce, tofu
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