Our Signature Carbonara of Dreams: Indulgent Turkey Bacon Twist
Discover the rich flavors of our Signature ‘Carbonara of Dreams’ recipe, featuring an indulgent twist with turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: pasta
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: gluten-sensitive
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and add turkey bacon, cooking until crispy.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs and Parmesan cheese.
- Drain spaghetti, reserving a cup of pasta water, and add hot pasta to the pan with turkey bacon.
- Quickly pour the egg mixture over the pasta, stirring continuously to create a creamy sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
- Add minced garlic, salt, and pepper, mixing well.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute turkey bacon with mushrooms or smoked tofu.
- Ensure the egg mixture is added while the pasta is hot to prevent scrambling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 150mg