Creamy Turkey Bacon Carbonara Pasta: Easy Comfort Food at Home
Indulge in a creamy, delicious turkey bacon carbonara pasta that brings restaurant-quality comfort food right into your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 4 strips turkey bacon
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and chop.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, garlic, black pepper, and salt.
- Once the spaghetti is done, drain and quickly add to the skillet with turkey bacon.
- Remove from heat and mix in the egg and cream mixture, stirring quickly to create a creamy sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add more cheese to the sauce.
- If you like a bit of heat, consider adding red pepper flakes to the mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg