5.0 from 6 votes
Spaghetti Squash Carbonara
Popularly made with pasta, this spaghetti squash version replaces the pasta entirely and is packed so full of cheesy and bacony flavor you won't need to go back.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 445 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Squash
- 2 pounds of spaghetti squash seeds removed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 /2 tablespoon butter
- freshly ground black pepper
Carbonara component
- 1/2 /2 pound Bacon cut into small/medium strips
- 1 tablespoon minced shallot
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/4 /4 cup white wine or chicken broth
- 2 egg yolks and 1 whole egg
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- 2 tablespoons Chopped Parsley Leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Brush the cut surface of the squash with melted butter, season with salt and pepper.
- Place on a plate with ~1/4" water and cover. Microwave for 7 minutes, then add 90 seconds at a time until it's done to your liking. Mine took about 12 minutes.
- Let it cool for a few minutes, then gently pull the squash threads out with a fork.
- Over medium heat, sauté bacon until just about crispy.
- Pour off most of the fat, then add shallots and garlic and sauté until brown. Add your white wine or broth and sauté until the liquid is completely evaporated.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, cheese, and parsley. Season with salt.
- Add eggs to the bacon and warm it up, while continuously mixing to prevent the eggs from fully cooking.
- Add squash to the pan and toss until warmed through. Add more salt and pepper if necessary.
- Top with some more parsley and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
0g
Calories
445kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Cholesterol
140mg
(47%)
Sodium
2012mg
(84%)
Potassium
361mg
(10%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
740IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
354mg
(35%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 445
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0g | |
| Calories | 445kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 140mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 2012mg | 84% |
| Potassium | 361mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 740IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 354mg | 35% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.