1 serving of creamy penne carbonara contains 658 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 24% carbs, 57% fat, and 19% protein. This is a good source of protein (58% of your Daily Value), fiber (54% of your Daily Value), and potassium (34% of your Daily Value).
- Makes
- 4 servings
- Prep Time
- 10 minutes
- Cook Time
- 15 minutes
Ingredients
Directions
- Cook the penne in a large saucepan of boiling water following packet directions or until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup (60ml) of the cooking liquid.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large frying pan over high heat. Cook the bacon, stirring, for 3-4 mins or until crisp. Add the cream. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring, for 2-3 mins or until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add the reserved cooking liquid to the frying pan. Remove from heat. Stir in the egg and parmesan.
- Add the penne to the carbonara sauce and toss to combine. Serve sprinkled with chives.
Nutrition Facts
For 1 serving of creamy penne carbonara (647g)
| Nutrient | Value | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 658 | |
| Fats | 44g | 56% |
| Saturated fats | 22g | 109% |
| Trans fats | 1g | |
| Cholesterol | 175mg | 58% |
| Sodium | 674mg | 29% |
| Carbs | 42g | 15% |
| Net carbs | 26g | |
| Fiber | 15g | 54% |
| Sugar | 10g | |
| Protein | 33g | |
| Calcium | 707mg | 71% |
| Iron | 9mg | 113% |
| Potassium | 1611mg | 34% |
| Vitamin D | 1μg | 7% |
| Vitamins and Minerals | ||
| Alpha carotene | 0μg | |
| Beta carotene | 13118μg | |
| Caffeine | 0mg | |
| Choline | 111mg | 20% |
| Copper | 1mg | 86% |
| Fluoride | 2μg | |
| Folate (B9) | 538μg | 134% |
| Lycopene | 0μg | |
| Magnesium | 225mg | 53% |
| Manganese | 2mg | 82% |
| Niacin | 4mg | 27% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2mg | 44% |
| Phosphorus | 532mg | 76% |
| Retinol | 269μg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1mg | 60% |
| Selenium | 25μg | 46% |
| Theobromine | 0mg | |
| Thiamine | 0.5mg | 38% |
| Vitamin A IU | 22761IU | |
| Vitamin A | 1369μg | 152% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1μg | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1mg | 65% |
| Vitamin C | 291mg | 323% |
| Vitamin D IU | 42IU | |
| Vitamin D2 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin D3 | 1μg | |
| Vitamin E | 2mg | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 1066μg | 888% |
| Zinc | 4mg | 40% |
| Sugars | ||
| Sugar | 10g | |
| Sucrose | 0.3g | |
| Glucose | 1g | |
| Fructose | 0g | |
| Lactose | 0g | |
| Maltose | 0g | |
| Galactose | 0g | |
| Starch | 0g | |
| Fats | ||
| Saturated fats | 22g | 109% |
| Monounsaturated fats | 13g | |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 4g | |
| Trans fats | 1g | |
| Fatty Acids | ||
| Total omega 3 | 0.1g | |
| Total omega 6 | 3g | |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1g | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0g | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0g | |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0g | |
| Amino Acids | ||
| Alanine | 1g | |
| Arginine | 2g | |
| Aspartic acid | 3g | |
| Cystine | 0.1g | |
| Glutamic acid | 6g | |
| Glycine | 1g | |
| Histidine | 1g | |
| Hydroxyproline | 0g | |
| Isoleucine | 1g | |
| Leucine | 2g | |
| Lysine | 2g | |
| Methionine | 1g | |
| Phenylalanine | 1g | |
| Proline | 2g | |
| Serine | 1g | |
| Threonine | 1g | |
| Tryptophan | 0.4g | |
| Tyrosine | 1g | |
| Valine | 1g | |