Creamy Bacon Carbonara with Garlic: Indulgent Turkey Bacon Twist
A rich and creamy twist on traditional carbonara using turkey bacon and garlic for a flavorful kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy, then add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, Parmesan, and cream.
- Combine spaghetti with turkey bacon and garlic, then remove from heat.
- Quickly mix in the egg and cheese mixture, stirring until creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper, then serve immediately.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can use pancetta instead of turkey bacon.
- Be sure to toss the pasta off the heat to avoid scrambling the eggs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg