Creamy Turkey Bacon Carbonara Pasta: An Indulgent Treat at Home
A rich and creamy pasta dish that brings restaurant-quality flavors to your home kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook turkey bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove and crumble.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs and heavy cream; stir in Parmesan cheese.
- Add cooked spaghetti to the skillet with bacon and garlic; toss to combine.
- Remove from heat and quickly add egg mixture, stirring constantly until creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding fresh herbs like parsley or basil.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 210mg