Homemade Pasta Carbonara with Bacon: An Indulgent Twist with Turkey Bacon
This homemade pasta carbonara recipe offers a delicious twist by using turkey bacon, making it indulgent yet lighter.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
- 200 grams spaghetti
- 100 grams turkey bacon, diced
- 2 large eggs
- 50 grams grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Boil water in a large pot and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the diced turkey bacon. Cook until crispy.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs and Parmesan cheese.
- Once the pasta is cooked, reserve some pasta water and drain the rest.
- Add the hot pasta to the skillet with turkey bacon and garlic, mixing well.
- Remove the skillet from heat and quickly stir in the egg and cheese mixture, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a creamy sauce.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- For a richer sauce, add more cheese.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 700 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 150 milligrams
Keywords: Homemade Pasta Carbonara with Bacon