Whole30 Classic Pasta Carbonara
Indulge in the creamy comfort of this Whole30 Classic Pasta Carbonara, a wholesome twist on the traditional Italian favorite. This recipe swaps out refined pasta for spiralized zucchini noodles, creating a low-carb, gluten-free base that’s packed with freshness and flavor. Crispy bacon, garlic, and a velvety egg-based sauce enriched with nutritional yeast come together for a rich, dairy-free finish that's completely Whole30-compliant. Ready in just 35 minutes, this quick and healthy dinner is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. Garnished with fresh parsley, it’s a delightfully satisfying dish that proves indulgence and clean eating can go hand in hand.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchini
- 6 slices bacon
- 3 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 3 cloves garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
Instructions
Begin by spiralizing the zucchini using a spiralizer to create zucchini noodles. Set aside.
Cut the bacon into small pieces. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the bacon. Cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set it on a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess grease.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, nutritional yeast, black pepper, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
Mince the garlic cloves. In the same skillet used for the bacon, add olive oil and the minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the zucchini noodles to the skillet with the garlic. Sauté the noodles for 3-5 minutes until they are tender but not mushy.
Remove the skillet from the heat and quickly pour the egg mixture over the zucchini noodles. Stir rapidly to coat the noodles and create a creamy sauce as the heat from the noodles cooks the eggs.
Add the crispy bacon back into the skillet and mix well.
Garnish the carbonara with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
923 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.5 g | 61% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.2 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 606 mg | 202% | |
| Sodium | 9092 mg | 395% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.4 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.3 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 55.2 g | ||
| Protein | 53.1 g | 106% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 249 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 2623 mg | 56% | |
*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.
