Creamy Turkey Bacon Carbonara Pasta: Easy Comfort Food Delight
A delicious and simple creamy turkey bacon carbonara pasta recipe that is perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Contains gluten, Contains dairy
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to 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, salt, and pepper.
- Drain the pasta and return to the pot over low heat. Add the egg mixture and stir quickly to combine.
- Add the chopped turkey bacon and parsley, stirring until heated through.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can use regular bacon instead of turkey bacon.
- Make sure to turn off the heat before adding the egg mixture to prevent scrambling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 22 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 160 milligrams
Keywords: Creamy Bacon Carbonara Pasta, Comfort Food, Easy Recipes