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Keto Carbonara Pasta Two Ways

Anna Hunley | Keto In Pearls
Parmesan cheese, peas, bacon, and browned butter adorn your choice of low carb noodles or zucchini noodles. This decadent keto carbonara will make you forget you're eating healthy!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Italian
Servings 5 to 6 servings
Calories 274 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 16 ounces gluten free pasta or zucchini noodles will need 1 tablespoon oil
  • 5 tablespoons butter softened
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup peas thawed, not frozen
  • 1/2 cup bacon bits
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • pinch pepper
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese grated or shredded
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1/2 to 1 cup water or pasta water if using boiled pasta
  • fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • For Zucchini Noodles
  • In a large nonstick skillet, add 1 tablespoon of oil and sauté the zucchini noodles until they are tender but crisp. If using frozen zoodles, let them cook until all water is evaporated. Remove from the skillet and set aside while you prepare the sauce.
  • If using pasta that requires boiling, cook according to package directions. Reserve one cup of pasta water before straining. Toss a little oil in the noodles to prevent sticking while you make the sauce.
  • For the Sauce
  • In your large nonstick skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of butter. Let the butter cook until it is slightly browned and very fragrant but do not let it burn, about 1 minute.
  • Add the garlic and sauté 1 to 2 minutes. Add the peas and bacon and cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • While stirring, slowly add the pasta water. Add the salt and pepper. Let this simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add the cheese and stir continuously until all the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth, about 2 to 3 minutes. Shredded cheese may take longer.
  • Turn off the heat. Add the egg yolks and stir quickly to combine without cooking.
  • Add the noodles into the sauce and use tongs to toss well.
  • Garnish with fresh minced parsley and serve hot.

Notes

Check out this blog post for a guide to low carb, keto, and gluten free pasta alternatives.
Macros shown are for zucchini noodles. Macros for the Jovial Foods gluten free pasta are:
6 servings | 582 cal | 21.5g F | 78.9g C | 4.5g F | 19gP | 74.4g NC

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 274kcalCarbohydrates: 7.6gProtein: 13.1gFat: 21.6gFiber: 2g
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