Recipe courtesy of Food Network Kitchen
Recipe courtesy of Food Network Kitchen
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Spaghetti Squash Carbonara
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- Level: Easy
- Total: 35 min
- Active: 35 min
- Yield: 4 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 4 servings
- Calories
- 434
- Total Fat
- 28 g
- Saturated Fat
- 13 g
- Carbohydrates
- 31 g
- Dietary Fiber
- 7 g
- Sugar
- 12 g
- Protein
- 18 g
- Cholesterol
- 106 mg
- Sodium
- 1528 mg
No waiting for water to boil here: Spaghetti squash proves (once again) that it can stand in for pasta. It's perfect in this pancetta-and-egg enriched cream sauce. Microwaving the squash is a clever trick that cuts down on time.
- Level: Easy
- Total: 35 min
- Active: 35 min
- Yield: 4 servings
-
- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 4 servings
- Calories
- 434
- Total Fat
- 28 g
- Saturated Fat
- 13 g
- Carbohydrates
- 31 g
- Dietary Fiber
- 7 g
- Sugar
- 12 g
- Protein
- 18 g
- Cholesterol
- 106 mg
- Sodium
- 1528 mg
Ingredients
Directions
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Easy
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- Cut the squash in half crosswise using a serrated knife. Scoop out and discard the seeds with a spoon. Put the squash onto a microwave-safe plate, cover tightly with plastic wrap and microwave on high until very tender and the flesh can easily be flaked with a fork, 13 to 14 minutes. Use a fork to scrape the sides of the squash into spaghetti-like strands into a bowl.
- Meanwhile, mix together the Parmesan, egg yolk, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a generous amount of pepper in a medium bowl.
- Cook the pancetta in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 6 minutes. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the heavy cream, scraping up any brown bits in the pan, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium, add the squash strands and toss until well coated.
- Add the Parmesan mixture and toss to gently cook the eggs and make a creamy sauce. Sir in the parsley. Divide among 4 plates and serve with more Parmesan, if using, and a green salad on the side.
