Carbonara Beans
Carbonara Beans pairs tender cannellini beans with a lush sauce built from bacon drippings, garlic, and a splash of white wine rounded with cream. Pecorino or Parmesan melts in for salty depth, while black pepper and parsley brighten each bite. Serve as a cozy dinner side or a hearty entrée with crusty bread.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Carbonara Beans, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 68 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 18 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 92
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 46
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and crispy, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.
- 3
Pour in the wine and simmer until it reduces by half, about 3 minutes.
- 4
Add the cream and bring just to a simmer. Stir in the 1/2 cup cheese, salt, and cracked black pepper; continue cooking, stirring often, until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
- 5
Add the beans and heat through, about 2 minutes.
- 6
Sprinkle with more cracked black pepper, the remaining 2 tablespoons cheese, and parsley.
- Calories 471.84 kcal High 24%
- Protein 29.06 g Good Source 58%
- Carbohydrate 32.52 g 12%
- Total Fat 23.23 g High 30%
- Saturated Fat 12.16 g High 61%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 60.91 mg High 20%
- Sodium 1126.07 mg High 49%
- Dietary Fiber 12.8 g Good Source 46%
- Total Sugars 1.58 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 292.13 mg Good Source 22%
- Iron 4.45 mg Good Source 25%
- Potassium 771.77 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin A 1.11 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.32 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Carbonara Beans is an Italian side dish recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 20 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cannellini Beans, Fresh Parsley, and Grated Parmesan Cheese. Each serving provides about 471.84 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Carbonara Beans?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Carbonara Beans made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cannellini Beans, Fresh Parsley, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Heavy Cream. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Carbonara Beans?
- About 20 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 471.84 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Carbonara Beans easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Carbonara Beans healthy?
- Carbonara Beans has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 471.84 calories and 29.06 g of protein, or 58% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1126.07 mg (49% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 12.16 g (61% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Sulfites, Garlic and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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