Low Sodium Pizza Carbonara
Elevate pizza night with this delicious and heart-healthy twist on a classic Italian favorite: Low Sodium Pizza Carbonara! Crafted with whole wheat pizza dough and a creamy, smooth carbonara sauce made from unsalted turkey bacon, heavy cream, and low-sodium Parmesan, this recipe delivers all the indulgent flavors you love while keeping your sodium intake in check. Baby spinach adds a fresh and nutritious touch, while a drizzle of olive oil enhances the crisp and golden crust. Perfectly balanced and easy to prepare in just 40 minutes, this dish is a guilt-free option for carbonara and pizza enthusiasts alike. Serve warm for a satisfying, comforting meal your family will savor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Whole wheat pizza dough
- 4 slices Unsalted turkey bacon
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup Unsalted chicken broth
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 2 Large eggs
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (grated, low sodium if possible)
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup Baby spinach leaves
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or a baking sheet in the oven to heat as well.
Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired size, about 12 inches in diameter. Place it on a piece of parchment paper for easy transfer.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the unsalted turkey bacon until browned and crisp. Remove and let it cool slightly, then chop into small pieces.
In the same skillet, melt unsalted butter, then add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Reduce heat to low and add chicken broth and heavy cream to the skillet, stirring occasionally, until well combined and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk the eggs with Parmesan cheese and freshly ground black pepper. Gradually add this egg mixture to the cream sauce, stirring continuously to prevent the eggs from scrambling. Stir in chopped turkey bacon.
Carefully remove the hot pizza stone or baking sheet from the oven. Slide the pizza dough with parchment paper onto it.
Spread the carbonara sauce evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
Top with baby spinach leaves, slightly pressing them into the sauce.
Drizzle olive oil over the top of the pizza.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and crisp.
Remove from the oven, let it cool for a couple of minutes, slice, and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2646 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 143.3 g | 184% | |
| Saturated Fat | 68.9 g | 344% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 642 mg | 214% | |
| Sodium | 3230 mg | 140% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 234.5 g | 85% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.6 g | 116% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.7 g | ||
| Protein | 109.8 g | 220% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.2 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 1501 mg | 115% | |
| Iron | 12.8 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 1311 mg | 28% | |
*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.
