Spaghetti Carbonara with Turkey Bacon: A Delicious Twist for Everyone
Indulge in a delicious twist on the classic spaghetti carbonara featuring turkey bacon. A perfect blend of flavors for everyone to enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In a skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and chop into pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, Parmesan, cream, garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Combine spaghetti with turkey bacon and the egg mixture, tossing quickly to create a creamy sauce. Add reserved pasta water as needed.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan and black pepper.
Notes
- Feel free to add peas or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- This dish is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 140mg