Spicy Corn Carbonara: A Flavorful Twist with Turkey Bacon
A delicious and unique variation of carbonara bringing the sweetness of corn and the savory flavor of turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 cup sweet corn, fresh or frozen
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and corn, sauté for a few minutes.
- Whisk together eggs and Parmesan cheese in a bowl.
- Drain pasta and immediately mix with the corn and garlic. Remove from heat.
- Add the egg and cheese mixture quickly, stirring to create a creamy sauce.
- Stir in the crumbled bacon, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, you can omit turkey bacon and add extra vegetables.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of red pepper flakes according to your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Spicy Corn Carbonara
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