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Spaghetti Squash Carbonara

Spaghetti Squash Carbonara

Delicious Spaghetti Squash Carbonara with pancetta and cheese for a perfect low-carb dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 382 kcal

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • forks

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large spaghetti squash (4 to 5 pounds)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • salt to taste
  • 8 ounces pancetta cut into ¼-inch dice
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter cubed
  • ½ cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese plus more for serving
  • ½ cup grated pecorino Romano cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  • Cut 1 inch off each end of squash. Carefully cut squash crosswise into 3 equal sections. Use a spoon to scrape out all the seeds.
  • Place squash pieces on the prepared baking sheet. Coat both sides of each section with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Generously season both sides with salt.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until squash is tender, and strands can be easily pulled apart, 1 to 2 hours. Separate strands with two forks into 'spaghetti.'
  • Meanwhile, cook pancetta in remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil until lightly browned, or as browned as you like, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat; set aside.
  • Add egg yolks, water, and freshly ground black pepper to a large mixing bowl, and whisk thoroughly.
  • Transfer hot squash 'spaghetti' into the bowl, and add butter and cooked pancetta, along with all rendered fat in the pan. Toss thoroughly with forks until evenly mixed.
  • Add the Parmigiano and pecorino cheeses, and toss again. Taste for salt and add more if needed. Transfer into a shallow baking dish, and top with a little more grated Parmigiano Reggiano.
  • Return to the oven at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) until heated through, about 15 minutes.
  • To serve, scatter reserved pancetta over the top and sprinkle with a little more grated cheese and parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 382kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 18gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 149mgSodium: 770mgPotassium: 513mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 244mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Chef John, healthy recipe, low carb, pasta alternative, Spaghetti Squash Carbonara, vegetable recipe
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