SPAGHETTI SQUASH CARBONARA
No waiting for water to boil here: Spaghetti squash proves (once again) that it can stand in for pasta. It's perfect in this pancetta-and-egg enriched cream sauce. Microwaving the squash is a clever trick that cuts down on time.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut the squash in half crosswise using a serrated knife. Scoop out and discard the seeds with a spoon. Put the squash onto a microwave-safe plate, cover tightly with plastic wrap and microwave on high until very tender and the flesh can easily be flaked with a fork, 13 to 14 minutes. Use a fork to scrape the sides of the squash into spaghetti-like strands into a bowl.
- Meanwhile, mix together the Parmesan, egg yolk, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a generous amount of pepper in a medium bowl.
- Cook the pancetta in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 6 minutes. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the heavy cream, scraping up any brown bits in the pan, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium, add the squash strands and toss until well coated.
- Add the Parmesan mixture and toss to gently cook the eggs and make a creamy sauce. Sir in the parsley. Divide among 4 plates and serve with more Parmesan, if using, and a green salad on the side.
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Alex Virgo
a.virgo@yahoo.comNot a fan.
Anthony Ingram
anthonyingram42@gmail.comWill definitely make again.
Adiel Francis
fa56@yahoo.comAmazing!
Junior Mtsweni
m-junior80@hotmail.frThis was the best spaghetti squash carbonara I've ever had!
black bird
black61@gmail.comThis was a disaster. The squash was undercooked and the sauce was watery.
Amber Titus
t-amber@hotmail.comThis was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning.
Ricky Lopez
l@aol.comThis was a great recipe. The squash was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Abubakar Usseni
abubakar-usseni@gmail.comThis dish was amazing! The squash was tender and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Evans Makeni
makeni.e@gmail.comThis was the best spaghetti squash carbonara I've ever had. The squash was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Malikishaq Malikishaq
malikishaq-m77@hotmail.comThis recipe was a disaster. The squash was undercooked and the sauce was watery. I would not recommend this recipe.
Sheno Khan
khan@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of spaghetti squash, but this recipe changed my mind. The squash was perfectly cooked and the carbonara sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
walugeme Edawrd
edawrdwalugeme@yahoo.comThis dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning. However, the squash was cooked well and the sauce was creamy.
Caali Cba
c_c99@gmail.comI love how easy this recipe is to make. I was able to whip it up in under 30 minutes. The squash was perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
tony kamau
tkamau@gmail.comThis spaghetti squash carbonara was a hit with my family! The squash was a great low-carb alternative to pasta, and the carbonara sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.