Homemade Zucchini Carbonara with Crispy Turkey Bacon Delight
A delicious twist on traditional carbonara, featuring fresh zucchini and crispy turkey bacon for a healthier option.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 4 ounces crispy turkey bacon
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Start by spiralizing the zucchinis into noodles.
- In a large skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then set aside on paper towels.
- In the same skillet, sauté the minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
- Add the zucchini noodles to the skillet and cook for about 3–4 minutes until slightly tender.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Remove the skillet from heat, then pour the egg mixture over the zucchini noodles, stirring quickly to prevent the eggs from scrambling.
- Top with crispy turkey bacon and additional Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, you can omit the bacon or use a plant-based alternative.
- Adjust the spice level by adding red pepper flakes if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Homemade Zucchini Carbonara, Zucchini recipes, Turkey bacon recipes