Pasta Carbonara: Indulgent Recipe with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
A creamy and indulgent Pasta Carbonara recipe using turkey bacon and chicken ham for a lighter twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 ounces chicken ham
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package directions until al dente.
- In a skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy, then add minced garlic and chicken ham, cooking until heated through.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs and Parmesan cheese.
- Drain the spaghetti, reserving some pasta water, and add to the skillet with the bacon and ham.
- Remove from heat and quickly stir in the egg mixture, adding reserved pasta water if needed to create a creamy sauce.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, you can omit the meat and add vegetables like peas or mushrooms.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg