How to Make Low Carb Carbonara - A Step-by-Step Guide

There’s something undeniably comforting about a steaming, creamy bowl of carbonara. The combination of silky eggs, salty pancetta, and perfectly al dente pasta is enough to make anyone’s mouth water. However, if you’re following a low carb diet, traditional carbonara is sadly off the menu. But fear not, because we’ve got a delicious and satisfying low carb carbonara recipe that will satisfy all your comfort food cravings without derailing your healthy eating goals.

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Ingredients

  • 1 spaghetti squash, halved and seeded
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 pound chopped cooked chicken
  • 14 ounces shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped, divided
  • ¼ cup bacon bits
  • ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch casserole dish

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place squash, cut-side down, onto prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until flesh is tender, 30 to 45 minutes. Cool until easily handled.
  • Scrape spaghetti squash flesh into a large bowl using a fork. Whisk eggs, evaporated milk, garlic powder, salt, and oregano together in a separate bowl; pour over squash. Mix chicken, 1/2 of the Parmesan cheese, 1/2 of the green onions, bacon bits, and black pepper into squash mixture; pour into a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Top mixture with remaining Parmesan cheese and green onions.
  • Bake in the oven until cooked through and set, about 45 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    326 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 161mg
    • Sodium: 1266mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 30g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 501mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 368mg