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Spaghetti Squash Carbonara

A healthy twist on the classic carbonara using spaghetti squash instead of pasta, combined with a creamy sauce and crispy pancetta.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Spaghetti Squash
  • 1 medium spaghetti squash
Pancetta
  • 4 oz pancetta diced
Eggs
  • 2 large eggs
Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
Garlic
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Salt
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
Parsley
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped for garnish

Method
 

Prepare Spaghetti Squash
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place cut-side down on a baking sheet.
  2. Roast in the oven for about 30 minutes, or until the flesh is tender and can be easily shredded with a fork.
Cook Pancetta
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the diced pancetta until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
Mix Carbonara Sauce
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, and black pepper until well combined.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Once the spaghetti squash is cooked, use a fork to shred the flesh into spaghetti-like strands. Add the squash to the skillet with pancetta and garlic, mixing well.
  2. Remove the skillet from heat and quickly pour the egg mixture over the squash, stirring vigorously to create a creamy sauce without scrambling the eggs.
Serve
  1. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley and additional Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 18gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gFiber: 4gSugar: 5g

Notes

For a vegetarian version, substitute pancetta with sautéed mushrooms or smoked tofu.

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