Creamy Turkey Bacon and Pea Carbonara for Easy Weeknight Wins
A simple and delicious recipe for creamy turkey bacon and pea carbonara, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook turkey bacon until crispy.
- Add minced garlic and frozen peas to the skillet, cooking until the peas are heated through.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs and Parmesan cheese.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and remove from heat. Quickly pour egg mixture over the pasta, tossing to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, sprinkled with additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, add a splash of pasta cooking water to the sauce.
- Feel free to substitute regular bacon for turkey bacon if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Creamy Bacon and Pea Carbonara
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