Miso Carbonara with Turkey Bacon: A Delicious Twist on Tradition
A creative and delicious twist on the classic spaghetti carbonara featuring miso and turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons white miso paste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and chop into pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, Parmesan cheese, and miso paste.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and garlic; sauté until fragrant.
- Drain spaghetti and add to the skillet, tossing to combine with garlic and oil.
- Remove from heat and quickly stir in egg mixture, allowing residual heat to cook the eggs.
- Add turkey bacon, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit turkey bacon and replace with mushrooms.
- Use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Miso Carbonara, Turkey Bacon, Pasta Recipe
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