Zoodles Carbonara

pasta dish with bread on white ceramic plate

Zoodles Carbonara

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Zoodles Carbonara is a healthier twist on the classic Italian dish Carbonara, where spaghetti is replaced with zucchini noodles (zoodles). The traditional Carbonara sauce made with eggs, cheese, and pancetta or bacon is usually paired with the zoodles to create a low-carb, delicious alternative.
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 166

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium zucchini
  • 8 slices bacon
  • 1/2 cup onion chopped
  • 1 clove garlic chopped
  • 4 eggs minced
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons parsley fresh
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese chopped
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Method
 

  1. Cut the zucchini into pasta shape.
  2. In a large skillet, cook chopped bacon until slightly crisp; remove and drain onto paper towels. Reserve 2 tablespoons of bacon fat and heat in reused large skillet.
  3. Add chopped onion, and cook over medium heat until onion is translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
  4. Return cooked bacon to skillet; add cooked and drained spaghetti. Toss to coat and heat through.
  5. Add beaten eggs and cook, tossing constantly with tongs or large fork until eggs are barely set. Quickly add 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, and toss again.
  6. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve immediately with chopped parsley sprinkled on top and extra Parmesan cheese at table.
    Serve with zucchini.

Nutrition

Calories: 166kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 176mgSodium: 325mgPotassium: 374mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 720IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 227mgIron: 1mg

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