Fresenius Medical Care North America (FMCNA), the nation’s leading network of dialysis facilities, and Chef Aaron McCargo, Jr., star of Food Network’s “Big Daddy’s House,” have partnered to develop tasty, satisfying and new dialysis-friendly recipes throughout the year as part of FMCNA’s Healthy Lifestyle initiative, aimed at helping people with chronic kidney disease live a better life on dialysis. Chef McCargo has created the following Spaghetti and Asparagus Carbonara recipe for dialysis patients to make as a tasty dish, which is also very budget friendly at under $2 per serving. For more information, please visit www.ultracare-dialysis.com.
Fresenius Medical Care Shorewood is located at 1409 E. Capitol Drive, Shorewood WI. For more information on the clinic and local dialysis treatment options, please call 1-414-962-1625.
Spaghetti and Asparagus Carbonara
½ box of spiral noodle spaghetti (cooked al dente) – should be 3 cups
1 cup light cream
1 egg, beaten
1 cup diced onions
2 tsp canola oil
¼ cup low sodium chicken stock
3 tbsp bacon bits (meatless)
2 cups chopped asparagus, about 1-inch long pieces
3 tbsp shredded Parmesan cheese
½ cup chopped fresh scallions
1 tbsp coarse cracked black pepper
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Directions:
In a large nonstick sauté pan, on medium-high heat, sauté onions until slightly browned in oil. While that cooks, beat egg and cream until mixed thoroughly. Lower heat to medium and pour cream mixture into onion, stirring constantly until it starts to thicken, about 4-6 minutes. Add stock, pasta, asparagus and black pepper and continue to stir for an additional 3-4 minutes or until warmed throughout or hot. Turn off heat and pour onto serving dish. Top with scallions, bacon bits and cheese, and then serve.
Serves 6