Low Sodium Pizza Carbonara

Indulge in a guilt-free twist on a classic Italian favorite with this Low Sodium Pizza Carbonara recipe, a perfect union of creamy decadence and heart-smart ingredients. Featuring a whole wheat pizza dough base, this dish is topped with a luxurious carbonara sauce made from unsalted turkey bacon, rich heavy cream, and low-sodium Parmesan cheese, ensuring all the flavor without the excess salt. Baby spinach leaves add a fresh, nourishing touch, while the use of unsalted chicken broth and butter creates a velvety sauce that's both light and flavorful. Baked to golden perfection in just 15 minutes, this pizza is a quick and wholesome weeknight dinner or an impressively elegant option for entertaining. Ideal for those seeking reduced-sodium meals without compromising on indulgence, this recipe is a must-try for pizza and pasta lovers alike!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Whole wheat pizza dough
• 4 slices Unsalted turkey bacon
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup Unsalted chicken broth
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream
• 2 Large eggs
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (grated, low sodium if possible)
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup Baby spinach leaves
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or a baking sheet in the oven to heat as well.

Step 2

Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired size, about 12 inches in diameter. Place it on a piece of parchment paper for easy transfer.

Step 3

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the unsalted turkey bacon until browned and crisp. Remove and let it cool slightly, then chop into small pieces.

Step 4

In the same skillet, melt unsalted butter, then add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 5

Reduce heat to low and add chicken broth and heavy cream to the skillet, stirring occasionally, until well combined and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk the eggs with Parmesan cheese and freshly ground black pepper. Gradually add this egg mixture to the cream sauce, stirring continuously to prevent the eggs from scrambling. Stir in chopped turkey bacon.

Step 7

Carefully remove the hot pizza stone or baking sheet from the oven. Slide the pizza dough with parchment paper onto it.

Step 8

Spread the carbonara sauce evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges.

Step 9

Top with baby spinach leaves, slightly pressing them into the sauce.

Step 10

Drizzle olive oil over the top of the pizza.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and crisp.

Step 12

Remove from the oven, let it cool for a couple of minutes, slice, and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1037.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2646.4

Total Fat 143.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 68.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 641.6mg	0%
Sodium 3229.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 234.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.6g	0%
Total Sugars 4.7g
Protein 109.8g	0%

Vitamin D 127.6IU	0%
Calcium 1501.1mg	0%
Iron 12.8mg	0%
Potassium 1310.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.4%

Protein: 16.5%

Carbs: 35.2%