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Spaghetti Squash Carbonara

Spaghetti Squash Carbonara

A healthy twist on classic carbonara using spaghetti squash instead of pasta.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 1 serving
Calories 244.3 kcal

Equipment

  • Microwave safe glass baking pan
  • large skillet
  • kitchen shears
  • small bowl

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 large spaghetti squash about 2 lbs.
  • 6 slices bacon or ⅓ cup cooked pancetta
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 4 cloves garlic minced (optional)
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 2 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
  • extra Parmesan cheese for garnish if desired

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Slice spaghetti squash in half, lengthwise, from stem to tail. Remove seeds and stringy flesh. Place squash flesh side down in a microwave safe glass baking pan. Cook for 10-12 minutes until flesh is soft. Let squash cool to touch, turn over and rake a fork through the flesh to create the noodles.
  • While the squash is cooking, use kitchen shears to cut bacon into small pieces. Cook bacon in a large skillet. Place on a paper towel lined plate when cooked. Reserve a small amount of bacon drippings in frying pan.
  • Combine eggs, cheese, salt and pepper in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Just prior to serving, add garlic to frying pan and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add the spaghetti squash and bacon and heat thoroughly. Turn off heat, and add egg/cheese mixture. Toss to combine. The egg will cook when combined with the hot squash.
  • Garnish with parsley and additional Parmesan cheese.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, omit bacon and use olive oil for flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 244.3kcalCarbohydrates: 15.9gProtein: 16.2gFat: 13.9gSaturated Fat: 6.4gCholesterol: 119.1mgSodium: 559mgFiber: 3.3gSugar: 6g
Keyword comfort food, Healthy Carbonara, Low Carb Pasta, Pasta Alternative, Spaghetti Squash Carbonara, Vegetable Noodles
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