Description
Indulge in a lighter twist on the classic carbonara with this Spaghetti Squash Carbonara recipe. Roasted spaghetti squash serves as the perfect base for a creamy, cheesy sauce with crispy bacon and garlic. A satisfying and flavorful dish that’s surprisingly easy to make!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Spaghetti Squash:
- 4 Pounds Spaghetti Squash (about 2 small or 1 large)
For the Carbonara Sauce:
- 2 Egg Yolks (room temperature)
- 2 Eggs (room temperature)
- 4 oz Parmesan (Finely Grated)
For the Rest of the Dish:
- 12 ounces Bacon (roughly chopped)
- 3 Cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- Parsley (chopped to serve)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and optionally line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Spaghetti Squash: Slice the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise, remove the seeds, and place it flesh side down on the baking sheet. Roast for 30-45 minutes until tender.
- Shred the Squash: Once the squash is cooked, allow it to cool before shredding the flesh into strands with a fork.
- Make the Carbonara Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, and parmesan until well combined.
- Cook the Bacon: In a skillet, cook the bacon until crispy, then add garlic, spaghetti squash, and salt. Toss to combine.
- Add the Sauce: Off the heat, slowly mix the egg mixture into the spaghetti squash, tossing continuously.
- Serve: Plate the dish, garnish with parsley and extra parmesan, and enjoy!
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, you can omit the bacon and sauté the squash with olive oil and additional seasonings.
- Ensure the eggs are at room temperature for a creamy sauce that emulsifies well.
- Feel free to customize the dish with additional ingredients like cherry tomatoes or mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 195mg
Keywords: Spaghetti Squash Carbonara, Carbonara Recipe, Spaghetti Squash Recipe, Pasta Alternative
