Classic Turkey Carbonara Pasta (Quick & Easy)
Whip up this Classic Carbonara Pasta in just 25 minutes! A creamy, comforting dish everyone will love—try it today!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces spaghetti (or pasta of your choice)
- 6 slices turkey bacon (chopped)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic (minced, optional)
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente, reserving one cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped turkey bacon until crispy.
- In a mixing bowl, combine eggs and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Add the hot pasta to the skillet with bacon (off heat) and pour in the egg-cheese mixture, tossing quickly to create the sauce.
- Use reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired creaminess; season with pepper and salt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 190mg