Description
A sumptuous twist on a classic Italian dish, this Keto Spaghetti Carbonara replaces traditional pasta with zucchini noodles, offering a low-carb indulgence without sacrificing the creamy, savory flavors that make Carbonara an everlasting favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchini
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 slices bacon
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Fresh parsley
- Extra grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Begin by preparing the zucchini noodles. Wash the zucchini and use a spiralizer to create noodles. Set aside on paper towels to absorb any excess moisture.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined. This will form the base of your Carbonara sauce.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped bacon and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside on a plate lined with paper towels.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic to the bacon fat and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Turn the heat to low and add the zucchini noodles to the skillet. Toss for 2-3 minutes until the noodles are slightly softened.
- Pour the egg and cream mixture over the zucchini noodles in the skillet, stirring quickly to prevent the eggs from scrambling. The residual heat will gently cook the sauce and thicken it as it coats the noodles.
- Add the cooked bacon back into the skillet. Season with black pepper and salt, and toss everything together until the zucchini noodles are evenly coated with the creamy sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley and additional grated Parmesan, if desired.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 497 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 43 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 290 mg
Keywords: Keto Spaghetti Carbonara, Zucchini Noodles, Low-Carb Carbonara