Creamy Turkey Bacon Carbonara: An Indulgent Dinner Delight
Creamy Bacon Carbonara Pasta: A Restaurant-Quality Treat at Home
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 4 strips turkey bacon
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy; remove and crumble.
- In a bowl, whisk together egg, Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Toss spaghetti with bacon and sauce mixture until well combined.
- Serve immediately, garnished with parsley.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use regular bacon instead of turkey bacon.
- Add peas for extra color and nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Creamy Bacon Carbonara, Pasta, Dinner, Indulgent Recipe