Spaghetti Squash Carbonara
Ingredients
-
1
whole
spaghetti squash (about 3 pounds)
-
8
ounces
bacon
-
½
onion
peeled and diced
-
1
clove
garlic (minced)
-
1
cup
heavy cream
-
2
large
eggs
-
½
cup
parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
-
to taste
salt
-
to taste
pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400° F.
- Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
- Place the squash cut side down on an oiled baking sheet and bake for 40-50 minutes until tender.
- Use a fork to shred the cooked squash into noodle-sized pieces.
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving 1 tablespoon of grease.
- In a bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, eggs, and grated cheese.
- Cook the onion and garlic in the reserved bacon grease for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the cream mixture to the skillet while whisking continuously until it slightly thickens.
- Crumble the bacon and add it along with the squash noodles to the skillet, stirring to combine.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
4
Calories
608
Total fat
52g
Total carbohydrates
21g
Total protein
18g
Sodium
662mg
Cholesterol
212mg
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