Do you love carbonara? Then you will love this is a creamy, rich, indulgent, Low Carb Carbonara Recipe made with zoodles.
It took a couple of tweaks to get this recipe right, but I think I have done it! Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you an amazing, creamy, rich, indulgent low carb version of the famous Carbonara that will knock your socks off.
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My version is made with zoodles instead of noodles from my nifty Paderno World Cuisine Spiralizer Pro, 4-Blade. If you don't know what zoodles are or if you want to learn about the Paderno Spirlalizer; you can read all about it here.
I will totally admit to you, that in some zoodle substitute recipes, you really miss the noodles. However, this is not one of them. The zucchini really pairs well with the rich, creamy, salty Carbonara sauce. If you love Carbonara sauce, then you will LOVE my Low Carb Carbonara Recipe. Enjoy my friends! And when you love it, I told you so!
*Cooking Tip: Cook Carbonara Sauce and zoodles separate. The zoodles will make your sauce runny if you cook them together. You can mix them in together when your sauce is complete and your zoodles are your desired texture.
*Cooking Tip: Let your combined Carbonara Sauce and zoodles rest a few minutes before serving. This will allow the sauce to thicken a little extra and attach itself to the zoodles.
Do you have a Paderno World Cuisine Spiralizer Pro, 4-Blade? I used the Paderno World Cuisine Spiralizer Pro, 4-Blade to make this recipe. I absolutely love it and use it all the time.
For more low-carb recipes, check out: Low Carb Spinach Pizza Crust, and Low Carb Creamy Bruschetta Chicken.
Low Carb Carbonara
Ingredients
- ½ Pound of Bacon
- ½ Cup of Finely Chopped Onion
- 1 Tbs Minced Garlic
- 500 ML Heavy Cream
- 2 Eggs
- ½ Cup Frozen or Fresh Peas
- ½ Cup of Parmesan
- Salt and Pepper to Taste
- 3 Spiralized Zucchini
Instructions
- Spiralize your zucchini into zoodles.
- Cook Bacon. Remove Bacon and Crumble. Save 2 tbs of grease from bacon and remove remaining grease.
- Cook onion and garlic in grease until translucent.
- Meanwhile, cook zoodles to desired texture in a separate pan.
- In a separate bowl, beat eggs and cream together.
- Add cream mixture to onion and garlic and cook on low until thickened. It is important to cook on low and constantly stir to keep eggs from scrambling.
- When desired thickness, mix in parmesan. Add in peas. Cook until peas are cooked. Turn off stove. Add in bacon. Add in zoodles. Salt and pepper to desired taste.
- Rest a few minutes then serve. Top with a little extra parmesan.
Notes
Nutrition- Nutrition info is based on estimation only.
Katie
Hi Megan,
Glad to help! My post "How to Make Zoodles with Spiralizer" link here: https://www.aforkstale.com/become-in-spiralized/ will tell you all about it. If you don't use the Paderno Spiralizer, you would cook it the same way. That is the tool I use to cut the zucchini.
Megan
I'm very excited for this recipe as Carbonara is one of the things I miss most from my carb-ful lifestyle. As someone who's never made zoodles before the instruction "Cook zoodles" is a little unclear.. I'm no chef and adopting this way of eating has forced me to learn a lot about cooking but with those directions, I literally have no idea what to do. Do I steam them? Sautee them in olive oil? On what heat? For how long? Some clarity would be appreciated
roselle
this is great... low carb, best for everyone.
Jackie Garvin
What a great low carb, tasty option. Nicely done!
Aish Padihari
I want to dig into that plate. Looks absolutely amazing.
Lauren @ Sew You Think You Can Cook
Great tip on letting the "pasta" rest before diving in! What a healthy way to enjoy comfort food.
Immaculate
I have yet to try making some Zoodles . This might just be the push for me to give it a try. Thanks for sharing!!!
Kathi @ Laughing Spatula
I must be the only person left who has not tried zoodles! But I think your creamy carbanara might be the motivation I need! Yum!
Cookilicious
Love this..i make it all the time without the bacon. 🙂
Jenni
I do love a good carbonara! I often put peas in mine too--makes me think I'm being healthy! lol