Seriously Good Shrimp Carbonara with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
A delicious twist on a classic carbonara dish, featuring shrimp, turkey bacon, and chicken ham for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low-carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 cup chicken ham, diced
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook turkey bacon until crispy.
- Add garlic and shrimp to the skillet, cooking until shrimp are pink.
- Stir in chicken ham and cooked spaghetti.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs and Parmesan cheese; add to the skillet and toss quickly to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper, then serve immediately.
Notes
- For a creamier sauce, add a splash of cream or milk.
- Feel free to substitute pasta shapes as preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 140mg