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Gluten-Free Zucchini Carbonara

Gluten-Free Zucchini Carbonara

Name: Gluten-Free Zucchini Carbonara
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: World
Ingredients: Zucchini 2; Bacon 8 pieces; Onion ½; Garlic 2 cloves; Large eggs 2; Egg yolks 2; Parmesan cheese ¾ cup; Heavy cream ¾ cup; Kosher Salt; Black pepper; Frozen peas ½ cup; Basil ¼ cup

with a healthier twist

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Serves 4
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Ingredients

	2 Zucchini large, or 1 lb fresh zucchini noodles
	8 pieces Bacon thick-cut , diced
	½ Onion medium, diced
	2 cloves Garlic minced
	2 Large eggs
	2 Egg yolks large
	¾ cup Parmesan cheese finely grated, plus more for serving
	¾ cup Heavy cream
	Kosher Salt to taste
	Black pepper ground, to taste
	½ cup Frozen peas thawed
	¼ cup Basil chopped

Nutritional information

402

сalories

33.2g

fat

10.1g

carbohydrates

17.3g

protein

283mg

cholesterol

523mg

sodium

Ingredients

2 Zucchini
large, or 1 lb fresh zucchini noodles
8 pieces Bacon
thick-cut , diced
½ Onion
medium, diced
2 cloves Garlic
minced
2 Large eggs
2 Egg yolks
large
¾ cup Parmesan cheese
finely grated, plus more for serving
¾ cup Heavy cream
Kosher Salt
to taste
Black pepper
ground, to taste
½ cup Frozen peas
thawed
¼ cup Basil
chopped

Gluten-Free Zucchini Carbonara

Put a healthy twist on Italian classics with this easy Gluten-Free Zucchini Carbonara recipe. It’s a delicious way to enjoy Italian comfort food at home. This take on the famous Italian pasta dish uses zucchini noodles, also known as zoodles, as a low-carb, gluten-free, and low-calorie pasta alternative. As for the sauce, it is silky, creamy, and classic. You will love this dish!

Start with the zucchini noodles. Use a spiralizer to make the zucchini noodles. But feel free to use store-bought pre-made noodles if that is easier for you. Next, crisp up some bacon. In the same skillet, cook onions and garlic. Meanwhile, whisk together the sauce ingredients in a mixing bowl. While constantly stirring, pour the egg mixture into the skillet with the onions and garlic. Season to taste. Finally, throw it all together: add peas, bacon, and zucchini noodles. Toss it up and let warm through. Serve immediately sprinkled with chopped basil and extra Parmesan.

To make the Gluten-Free Zucchini Carbonara, you will need the following ingredients:

Steps to make Gluten-Free Zucchini Carbonara

1	Make zucchini noodles	3
Using a spiralizer, make the zucchini noodles. Alternatively, use pre-made noodles.
2	Fry bacon	8
In a large skillet over medium heat, fry 8 pieces diced bacon until just barely crisp, about 8 minutes. Remove the bacon and drain on paper towels.
3	Cook onions and garlic	5
Return the skillet to the stove over medium-low heat and add the diced ½ an onion and 2 minced garlic cloves. Cook, stirring often, until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
4	Combine eggs, yolks, cheese, and cream	2
In a bowl, mix together 2 eggs, 2 egg yolks, ¾ a cup finely grated Parmesan, and ¾ a cup heavy cream until smooth.
5	Add egg mixture to onions and garlic	2
Pour the egg mixture into the skillet with the onions and garlic, constantly stirring. Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste.
6	Add peas and bacon	2
Add in ½ a cup thawed peas and the cooked bacon, constantly stirring until combined, and the peas are warmed through.
7	Add zucchini noodles	2
Add the zucchini noodles, gently stirring to coat. Be careful not to scramble the eggs and not to break the noodles.
8	Serve
Serve immediately, sprinkled with basil and extra Parmesan.

This Gluten-Free Zucchini Carbonara recipe is a deliciously healthy twist on an Italian classic. Zucchini zoodles tossed with bacon, peas, and creamy sauce, make this dish a huge favorite. Did you love it? Let us know in the comments below!

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.