Spaghetti Squash Carbonara
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Spaghetti Squash Carbonara
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Prep Time
7 minsCook Time
10-11 minsFree Time
to learn how to cut a spaghetti squash
Craving a new twist on pasta night? Check out this low-carb recipe for Spaghetti Squash Carbonara with bacon and parmesan, made in the microwave! We're swapping out traditional pasta for spaghetti squash, keeping it low-carb and gluten-free. Our trick for this recipe? Cut the squash in half lengthwise. You’ll get longer, more spaghetti-like strands. Feel free to ditch the bacon, but it does add an extra depth of flavor.
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Ingredients
- 2 strips thick-cut bacon
- ½ (about 8 oz) small spaghetti squash, halved and seeds removed
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Preparation
- Place the bacon in a Shallow dish, and cover with the lid (knob lifted). Cook in the microwave for 4-5 minutes, or until crispy. Reserve the fat and chop the bacon.
- In a Deep dish, place one-half of the spaghetti squash (cut side up). Season the squash with salt, pepper, and olive oil, and cook for 6-7 minutes, or until it shreds easily.
- In the cavity of the spaghetti squash, add some of the rendered bacon fat, the whole egg, and parmesan cheese. Use a fork to mix everything together, shredding the squash with the egg mixture until fully combined and creamy. Don’t worry! The leftover heat from the squash will “cook” the egg.
- Serve sprinkled with chopped bacon and some extra parmesan.
Serving suggestions & tips
- Add some thyme leaves and garlic powder for extra flavor.
- Try it with caramelized onions for a meat-free alternative.
- Add some fresh or store-bought pesto for an aromatic dish.
Recipe notes
- Make sure to cut the squash across width-wise, so that the noodle-like texture is preserved.
- To make the squash easier to cut, pop the entire squash into the microwave and par-cook for 2 minutes. This should allow your knife to slice through the squash very easily.
- Microwave ovens vary, even with the same wattages. Adjust cooking times as needed.
