According to cook this not that, spaghetti carbonara is 'the italians' take on bacon and eggs'. this is the much healthier version. i was a little tripped out by cracking eggs over the pasta, tossing, and then being ready to go. but i stuck with it and the end result was so delicious. it's amazing how many calories you can shave off by making this dish at home and swapping out some ingredients for healthier ones (i. e. zucchini). i even used whole wheat pasta and that added nutrition as well as a bit of a nutty flavor boost. try it,.