Keto Classic Spaghetti Carbonara
Indulge in a guilt-free twist on an Italian classic with this Keto Classic Spaghetti Carbonara. This low-carb recipe swaps traditional pasta for fresh and tender zucchini noodles, or "zoodles", while keeping all the rich, creamy flavors you love. Crispy pancetta, a velvety Parmesan and egg sauce, and a hint of garlic come together to create a dish that's both light and satisfying. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, it’s the perfect choice for a keto-friendly dinner packed with protein and healthy fats. Garnished with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan, this recipe proves that you don’t need carbs to enjoy a restaurant-quality meal at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Zucchini
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 150 grams Pancetta
- 4 large Eggs
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 2 tablespoons Parsley
Instructions
Rinse and dry the zucchini. Using a spiralizer, cut the zucchini into noodle-like shapes to make 'zoodles'. Set aside on a paper towel to absorb excess moisture.
Heat a large pan over medium heat and add the olive oil. Add pancetta and cook until crispy, approximately 5-7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the pancetta to a plate lined with paper towels.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, black pepper, salt, and garlic powder. Mix until smooth and well combined.
In the same pan that was used to cook the pancetta, with the pancetta grease remaining, add the zoodles and sauté gently over medium heat until just tender, about 2-4 minutes. Be careful not to overcook to avoid sogginess.
Remove the pan from the heat and quickly add the egg and cheese mixture to the zoodles, stirring continuously to create a creamy texture. The residual heat will gently cook the eggs without scrambling them.
Stir in the cooked pancetta and mix until evenly combined.
Garnish with the chopped parsley before serving. For additional flavor, sprinkle extra Parmesan cheese on top, if desired.
Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1598 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.3 g | 154% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.8 g | 224% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 940 mg | 313% | |
| Sodium | 3610 mg | 157% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.1 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.3 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.7 g | ||
| Protein | 99.5 g | 199% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 1140 mg | 88% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 2940 mg | 63% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
