Whole30 Classic Pasta Carbonara
Indulge in a guilt-free twist on an Italian favorite with this Whole30 Classic Pasta Carbonara! This flavor-packed recipe puts a healthy spin on the traditional dish by swapping out carb-heavy pasta for light and tender zucchini noodles. Crispy, savory bacon pairs beautifully with a creamy, dairy-free sauce made from eggs, nutritional yeast, garlic, and olive oil, delivering all the richness of the original without breaking your clean-eating streak. Ready in just 35 minutes, this quick and satisfying meal is perfect for busy weeknights while still elegant enough for entertaining. Garnished with fresh parsley, every bite offers a delightful balance of smoky, creamy, and herby flavors that will make you forget it’s grain-free, gluten-free, and dairy-free. Perfect for your Whole30 journey or anytime you crave a healthier comfort food classic, this recipe is sure to become a household favorite!
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Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchini
- 6 slices bacon
- 3 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 3 cloves garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
Directions
Step 1
Begin by spiralizing the zucchini using a spiralizer to create zucchini noodles. Set aside.
Step 2
Cut the bacon into small pieces. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the bacon. Cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set it on a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess grease.
Step 3
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, nutritional yeast, black pepper, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
Step 4
Mince the garlic cloves. In the same skillet used for the bacon, add olive oil and the minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 5
Add the zucchini noodles to the skillet with the garlic. Sauté the noodles for 3-5 minutes until they are tender but not mushy.
Step 6
Remove the skillet from the heat and quickly pour the egg mixture over the zucchini noodles. Stir rapidly to coat the noodles and create a creamy sauce as the heat from the noodles cooks the eggs.
Step 7
Add the crispy bacon back into the skillet and mix well.
Step 8
Garnish the carbonara with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1037.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 922.8 |
| Total Fat 47.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 13.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.9g | |
| Cholesterol 605.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 9091.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 70.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 55.2g | |
| Protein 53.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 130.7IU | 0% |
| Calcium 249.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2623.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories