Cauliflower Pasta Carbonara

[Bazza1234]

I have always liked Pasta Carbonara - but it is usually full of cream and eggs . My wife made this vegetarian version tonight and it was delicious woolworths.com.au/shop/reci...

[Zest]

Hi Bazza1234

Wow, that Cauliflower Pasta Carbonara looks really delicious - thanks for sharing that recipe. I would definitely like that.

Zest

[elliebath]

Don't be afraid of cream and eggs, natural fats are our friend. It's the wheat pasta that we need to cut back on. Cauliflower is a great vegetable as a healthy carb . Enjoy.

[9stoneandcounting in reply to elliebath]

Most dieticians and doctors do promote eating pasta. It’s filling, low in calories and can be high in fibre if you pick wholewheat. Eggs are also good as part of a balanced diet.

Although you don’t need to be afraid of cream it is high in saturated fat and calories and we should be wary of consuming it too often or in large quantities.

[Bazza1234 in reply to 9stoneandcounting]

Yes - cream is certainly very nice and a natural product. BUT - it is extremely high in saturated fat and is a high calorie product. So, while not to be avoided completely, it is definitely something that needs to be on the "to be consumed sparingly" list.