Pasta with Carbonara Sauce (1 Serving (201g))

Reduce the pasta portion and bulk out the meal with non-starchy vegetables such as spinach, zucchini, mushrooms, broccoli, or a side salad.

Choose al dente whole-wheat pasta or chickpea/lentil pasta instead of refined pasta, and avoid overcooking it.

Keep the carbonara sauce rich in protein but moderate in added cream; use egg, Parmesan, and leaner pancetta or turkey bacon in sensible amounts.

Add a protein side such as grilled chicken, salmon, tofu, or eggs to slow digestion and make a smaller pasta serving more satisfying.

Start the meal with a vinegar-based salad or non-starchy vegetables, then eat the pasta after the vegetables and protein.

Take a 10–20 minute easy walk after eating to help reduce the post-meal rise.