Carbonara vs. Lasagna Roll-Ups

Carbonara

12 oz Fettuccine Pasta

10 oz Baby Spinach Leaves

12 Strips Bacon

1/2 Small Diced Red onion

4 Garlic Cloves

2 eggs

1 cup Parmesan Cheese

Parsley, Basil, Garlic Salt, Black Pepper

 - Recipe -

Whisk eggs and cheese together in a small bowl

Boil pasta in a large pot

Fry bacon, but do not drain grease when done

Dry Cooked Bacon pieces with a paper towel

Chop Bacon finely

Saute Chopped Onions and Minced Garlic in Bacon Grease

Cook until Onions are soft

Add drained pasta to grease and toss with tongs

Add spinach and toss until spinach is cooked

Add egg & cheese sauce on top
Toss until cheese is melted

Top with bacon and seasonings

*Protein, Carbohydrates, Vegetables, Calcium*

Healthy Alterations: #fixthedish

• Use whole grain pasta or brown rice pasta to ensure you are receiving nutrients from your pasta
• Use Turkey Bacon to cut calories and fat
• Drain Bacon Grease and substitute with chicken broth or olive oil instead
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil is an unsaturated fat
• Use Deli cheese, not pre-shredded cheese
• Pre-shredded cheese contains preservative in order to allow for a longer shelf life
• Preservatives are not natural and are usually chemicals that you cannot pronounce

Lasagna Roll-ups

On the lighter side:

16 whole grain Lasagna Noodles

10 oz Spinach Leaves

Ricotta Cheese

Tomato Basil Sauce

1 pound ground Italian sausage

Soft Mozzarella Cheese

Garlic powder, basil leaves, black pepper

-Recipe-

Boil Lasgagna Noodles

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Brown Italian Sausage w/ seasonings

Lay Lasgagna noodles on a large cutting board

Add spoonfuls of ricotta cheese and spread across

Sprinkle on Cooked Italian Sausage

Spoon small amounts of sauce

Add leaves on top

Roll up into a burrito and repeat

Lay roll-ups in pan

Pour remaining sauce on top

Lay slices of soft Monzerella on top

Sprinkle with basil

Bake for 20 minutes in oven

*Protein, Carbohydrates, Fruit, Vegetables, Calcium*

Sauce Recipe

3 Good Choices:

• Adding lots of vegetables and fruit is always a good choice, load the sauce with onions and tomatoes, but that extra spinach is going to fuel your body with vitamins
• Using whole grain noodles ensures your body with rich whole grains instead of a carb that offers no nutrients
• Fresh slices of soft Monzerella from the deli does not contain the amount of preservatives that are in a bag of shredded cheese at the store. The cheese is truly fresh and good for you

I am not going to lie to you, but carbonara is not the best thing for your body for sure. But any dish can become healthier or a completely fueling lean dish if you are able to make the right choices and include your own substitutions. It is more important to nourish your body with all vitamins and food groups, than to eat a plain lean dish that doesn't have much to offer. So go ahead and eat the comfort food of carbonara and bacon once in a while, but try organic versions of it. But try a lighter dish for lunch, or the next day. It is all about balance and moderation.

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