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Spaghetti Squash Carbonara

Your kids will enjoy eating their veggies when it's covered in bacon and cream with this delicious Spaghetti Squash Carbonara.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 spaghetti squash about 3 pounds
  • 8 ounces Bacon
  • 1/2 onion peeled and diced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400° F. Cut the squash in half longways and scoop out (and discard) the seeds. Place it flesh side down on an oiled baking sheet and bake until tender when pierced with a fork, about 40 - 50 minutes. When ready, use a fork to shred the squash into noodle-sized pieces.
  2. Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until brown on both sides and crispy. Move the bacon to a paper towel lined plate and reserve 1 tablespoon of the bacon grease in the pan.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, eggs, and grated cheese and set aside.
  4. Cook the onion and garlic in the bacon grease over medium heat for about 2 - 3 minutes. Add the cream mixture to the hot pan while whisking continuously (so it doesn't curdle). Bring to a light boil while still whisking and cook for another minute or two until the sauce slightly thickens - it doesn't take long!
  5. Crumble the bacon and transfer it and the squash noodles to the skillet with the sauce, stir to combine, and serve warm.

Notes

  • We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
  • Nutrition Facts Spaghetti Squash Carbonara Amount Per Serving Calories 608 Calories from Fat 468 % Daily Value* Fat 52g80%Saturated Fat 24g150%Cholesterol 212mg71%Sodium 662mg29%Potassium 484mg14%Carbohydrates 21g7%Fiber 4g17%Sugar 8g9%Protein 18g36% Vitamin A 1410IU28%Vitamin C 6.7mg8%Calcium 251mg25%Iron 1.5mg8% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
  • Calories 608
  • Calories from Fat 468
  • % Daily Value*
  • Fat 52g
  • 80%
  • Saturated Fat 24g
  • 150%
  • Cholesterol 212mg
  • 71%
  • Sodium 662mg
  • 29%
  • Potassium 484mg
  • 14%
  • Carbohydrates 21g
  • 7%
  • Fiber 4g
  • 17%
  • Sugar 8g
  • 9%
  • Protein 18g
  • 36%
  • Vitamin A 1410IU
  • 28%
  • Vitamin C 6.7mg
  • 8%
  • Calcium 251mg
  • 25%
  • Iron 1.5mg
  • 8%