Turkey Bacon Carbonara
Indulge in a lighter twist on the classic carbonara with this Turkey Bacon Carbonara recipe. Featuring savory turkey bacon, creamy sauce, and al dente spaghetti, this dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend meal. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a deliciously satisfying option that doesn’t compromise on flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g spaghetti
- 150 g turkey bacon, chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 100 ml crème fraîche
- 50 g grated parmesan cheese
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 onion, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water according to package instructions. Reserve 100 ml of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add turkey bacon and cook until crispy.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, crème fraîche, parmesan, salt, and pepper.
- Combine drained spaghetti with the turkey bacon mixture in the skillet off the heat.
- Pour the egg mixture over the pasta, stirring quickly to coat evenly. Add reserved pasta water if sauce is too thick.
- Serve immediately topped with chopped parsley and extra parmesan if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 325g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
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