Description
This Low Carb Spaghetti Squash Carbonara has all the delicious flavors of a traditional pasta based carbonara, but in a low carb, keto-friendly version. Perfectly roasted spaghetti squash, with smoky beef bacon, onions, garlic, and a creamy sauce, topped with lots of grated parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large spaghetti squash
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- sea salt and black pepper
- 8 ounces smoked beef bacon, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, extra for garnish
- ½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon sea salt, more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2: Cut spaghetti squash in half crosswise, scrape out the seeds, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper, and bake cut side down for 45 minutes.
- Step 3: While the squash is roasting, heat a large skillet over medium heat, cook beef bacon until crispy, then add onion and garlic and cook until translucent and soft.
- Step 4: Scrape out the shreds of squash, dab excess moisture with paper towels, and toss the squash into the skillet with the beef bacon, onion and garlic.
- Step 5: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, parsley, grated Parmesan, sea salt and black pepper, then toss in the squash mixture.
- Step 6: Top with shredded Parmesan and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
Dry the spaghetti squash as much as possible to avoid watering down the sauce. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheat in a pan on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Pasta Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
Keywords: low carb, keto, gluten free, spaghetti squash, carbonara, Italian