Spicy Corn Carbonara with Turkey Bacon: A Flavorful Twist
A deliciously unique take on classic carbonara featuring spicy corn and turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup sweet corn, fresh or frozen
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and chop.
- Add garlic and corn to the skillet, sauté until corn is heated through.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs and Parmesan cheese.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet, then remove from heat and stir in the egg mixture quickly.
- Mix in the chopped turkey bacon and red pepper flakes.
- Season with salt and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit turkey bacon and add more vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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