Our bucatini carbonara recipe with turkey bacon and chicken ham
A delicious twist on a classic Italian dish, our bucatini carbonara is made with turkey bacon and chicken ham for a light yet satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces bucatini pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 4 ounces chicken ham
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the bucatini pasta according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then add the minced garlic and chicken ham.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs and Parmesan cheese.
- Drain the cooked pasta and add it to the skillet with bacon and ham, removing from heat.
- Quickly stir in the egg and cheese mixture, allowing the residual heat to thicken the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, add more cheese to your liking.
- You can substitute regular bacon if you prefer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg