Vegetarian Carbonara Recipe: Indulgent Twist with Turkey Bacon
A delightful vegetarian take on the classic carbonara, featuring savory turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 grams spaghetti
- 100 grams turkey bacon
- 2 large eggs
- 50 grams grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add minced garlic and turkey bacon.
- Cook until the turkey bacon is crispy.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs and Parmesan cheese.
- Drain the spaghetti and add it to the skillet with the turkey bacon.
- Remove from heat and quickly mix in the egg mixture, stirring until creamy.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute eggs with silken tofu and use a non-dairy cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 200 milligrams
Keywords: Vegetarian Carbonara, Turkey Bacon, Pasta Recipe