Description
Spaghetti Squash Carbonara is a delicious, low-carb twist on the classic Italian favorite. With its rich and smoky flavors, this dish swaps traditional pasta for nutritious spaghetti squash, making it a perfect option for health-conscious diners or anyone following a keto lifestyle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pounds spaghetti squash
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 eggs
- 4 oz Parmesan cheese
- 12 oz turkey bacon
- 3 cloves garlic
- Kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Slice spaghetti squash in half and remove seeds. Place cut side down on a baking sheet and roast until fork-tender (30-45 minutes).
- Shred the cooked squash into strands using a fork.
- In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks, eggs, and Parmesan cheese.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook turkey bacon until crispy; add minced garlic and sauté briefly.
- Toss shredded squash into the skillet with bacon; season with salt.
- Remove from heat and mix in the egg mixture until well combined.
- Serve warm, garnished with parsley and additional Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 200g)
- Calories: 284
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 485mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 180mg