LOWER FAT SPAGHETTI CARBONARA

Ingredients:

1 lb spaghetti uncooked
6 oz turkey bacon, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced2/3 cup dry white wine
1 cup egg substitute
1/3 cup fresh parsley chopped
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
salt
freshly ground pepper

Directions:

Prepare pasta according to package directions. While pasta is cooking, cook the bacon and garlic in a small saute pan over medium-low heat until the garlic is aromatic and the bacon is lightly browned, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the wine, increase heat, bring the wine to a boil and cook until it has reduced by about half. Pour mixture into a large serving bowl and let it cool for 5 minutes. Stir in the egg substitute and the parsley. When pasta is done, drain it well and add it immediately to the bacon mixture. Add Parmesan cheese and toss quickly. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper and serve.

Yield: 6 Servings
Calories: 422, Carbs: 58, Fat: 9 grams, Protein: 21 grams

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Apricot Stuffed BBQ Chicken

Ingredients

2 whole chicken breasts, boned w/skin on
1/2 cup dry stuffing mix
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
4 fresh apricots, halved
1/2 cup apricot jam
1 Tbsp. cider vinegar

Directions

Place chicken skin side down and pound with a mallet to flatten slightly. Combine stuffing mix, onion, butter, and 1/4 teaspoon ginger. Spoon stuffing mixture in a strip along center of each breast. Place apricot halves on top of stuffing. Wrap chicken around filling; tie each chicken roll with a string every 2 inches. Barbecue on rack about 5 1/2 inches above medium-hot coals for 15 minutes.

Mix apricot jam, vinegar and remaining 1/4 teaspoon ginger. Brush jam mixture over chicken rolls; continue cooking until done.

Makes 4 servings.

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