Creamy Spring Greens Carbonara Recipe – Just 25 Minutes!
A fresh twist on classic carbonara, Spring Greens Carbonara combines creamy sauce with seasonal greens for a light yet satisfying dish. Perfect for quick dinners or elegant meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 300g spaghetti
- 2 large eggs
- 50g grated Parmesan cheese
- 50g turkey bacon, diced
- 100g spring greens (spinach, arugula, or kale), chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add turkey bacon and cook until crispy.
- Add minced garlic and spring greens. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until greens wilt.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs and Parmesan cheese.
- Drain pasta and immediately toss with the egg mixture. Stir quickly to coat.
- Add the turkey bacon and greens. Mix well, using reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
- Season with salt and black pepper. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a keto version, use zucchini noodles instead of pasta.
- For lower calories, reduce Parmesan cheese or use a light cream alternative.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 180mg