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Lighter Carbonara Mac & Cheese

Carbonara and Mac & Cheese are 2 of the top tier comfort foods so I thought I would combine them in a lighter style for this pasta dish! There is 2 sneaky veg in there and the sauce is still traditional but made lighter with some light cream cheese to help with creaminess. We loved this one, I hope you do too!

Prep

5m

Cook

15m

Total

20m

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Lighter Carbonara Mac & Cheese

Carbonara and Mac & Cheese are 2 of the top tier comfort foods so I thought I would combine them in a lighter style for this pasta dish! There is 2 sneaky veg in there and the sauce is still traditional but made lighter with some light cream cheese to help with creaminess. We loved this one, I hope you do too!

Prep

5m

Cook

15m

Total

20m

Ingredients

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Step 1

Boil the macaroni in salted water until al dente. Reserve a bit of pasta water, then drain.

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4

M

I

300

g

Macaroni

2

tsp

Olive oil, or spray oil

10

rashers

Bacon, diced and fat removed

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Notes

Grated cauliflower is optional but good for sneaky veg! Dijon mustard is optional and boosts flavour. Reserve a bit of pasta water to loosen and create a silky, creamy sauce. TOP TIP: no direct heat here or the eggs will scramble.

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Sarah R

10 hours ago

Looking and tasting good. We’ll see how it goes down with the small ones 👍

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Callie R

a month ago

Saw someone else added peas so stole that idea!! I’d add a bit more cheese next time and more Dijon but that’s just a personal preference. I literally inhaled it - delicious.

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Louise B

2 months ago

Really nice, easy to make

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Erica G

2 months ago

Love this recipe and the fact there's hidden veg which is great for picky eaters! My picky eaters didn't believe there was cauliflower in there and have asked for it for tea again. Simple, quick, easy and tasty!

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Sophie D

3 months ago

Another quick and easy meal 😋

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Laura W

3 months ago

Not a great photo but this was delicious and enjoyed by all!

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Tia C

3 months ago

Served with garlic carrots done in the air fryer. Used half a head of cauliflower and added spinch. Next time I would add a leak just to add to it. One added to love list 😊

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Rebfca C

4 months ago

Lovely :)

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Taylor

4 months ago

Used spaghetti instead of macaroni cheese and popped some hidden veg spinach in. Honestly so creamy and tasty!

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Sophie

4 months ago

Added mushrooms as well as spinach! Was so delish my partner ate his lunch portion too 😂

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Kelly G

4 months ago

Delicious! Added peas into it for extra veg too 😊

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Tina H

4 months ago

This was really nice. The addition of the cauliflower was a great idea - no one noticed!! I would make it a bit more cheesy the next time

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Molly

4 months ago

Yayyy!!!!

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Laura M

4 months ago

I was so excited for this as it’s my two favourite things and it did not disappoint!

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Molly

4 months ago

I’m so glad you liked it!!

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Kelsie H

4 months ago

Can I freeze or not recommended?☺️

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Eleanor

4 months ago

So tasty! Swapped out the cauliflower for spinach for extra veg 😋

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Molly

4 months ago

Brilliant idea 🩷🩷

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Courtney H

4 months ago

Would those packets of cauliflower rice work here too instead of grating your own cauliflower?

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Shona H

4 months ago

So good, I forgot to take a picture and then it was all gone. 10/10 all round in my house.

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Kate U

4 months ago

Not the best photo but I’ve meal prepped these for dinners this week, so yummy and easy to make!

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Courtney H

4 months ago

Hey, do you find they reheat ok?

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Kate U

4 months ago

Yes it reheated well - I did it in the microwave but I think air fryer/oven would work as well!

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Courtney H

4 months ago

Thank you x

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Molly

4 months ago

That’s such a good idea!!!!

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Bethanie W

4 months ago

Such a lovely recipe! Would never know it was a healthy version!

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Molly

4 months ago

That looks so good I could just eat that🤣🩷 so glad you liked it xx

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