Description
Creamy goat cheese and crispy turkey bacon bring a unique twist to classic carbonara, served over sweet potato fettuccine.
Ingredients
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- 4 oz (113 g) Sweet Potato Fettuccine
- 0.5 tbsp Olive oil
- 4 Strips of Turkey Bacon
- 1 Large egg
- 2 oz (57 g) Goat Cheese
- Salt/pepper
- Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions.
- While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large pan on medium-high heat.
- Cook the bacon until golden brown and crispy, about 1-3 minutes per side.
- Transfer the cooked bacon to a paper towel to blot off excess oil, then cut it into small chunks.
- Place the bacon back into the pan (heat off) and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg and goat cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Once the noodles are done, drain and transfer them back into the pot.
- Stir in the bacon pieces and any residual oil. Toss to disperse the bacon and coat the noodles.
- Quickly pour the cheese/egg mixture into the pot and stir until slightly thickened and evenly coating the noodles.
- Divide between two plates and season with salt, pepper, and parsley.
Notes
- For extra creamy carbonara, use a combination of goat cheese and Parmesan cheese.
- If sweet potato fettuccine is unavailable, substitute regular fettuccine or another pasta shape.
- To prevent the eggs from scrambling, ensure the pasta is hot and the cheese/egg mixture is added off the heat, stirring constantly.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 150