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Spaghetti Squash Carbonara

A healthy twist on traditional carbonara using spaghetti squash instead of pasta, combined with a creamy sauce and crispy pancetta.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Spaghetti Squash
  • 1 medium spaghetti squash halved and seeds removed
Pancetta
  • 4 oz pancetta diced
Eggs
  • 2 large eggs beaten
Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
Garlic
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Salt
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking

Method
 

Prepare the Spaghetti Squash
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the halved spaghetti squash cut-side down on a baking sheet. Bake for 30-40 minutes until tender.
Cook the Pancetta
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced pancetta and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
Mix the Sauce
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the beaten eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and salt until smooth.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Once the spaghetti squash is cooked, use a fork to scrape the strands into the skillet with pancetta. Remove from heat and quickly stir in the egg mixture until creamy.
Serve
  1. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and black pepper if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 7gFiber: 4gSugar: 3g

Notes

For a vegetarian version, omit the pancetta and add sautéed mushrooms for flavor.

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