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Healthy Dairy-Free Carbonara

Delicious pasta carbonara that is healthy and dairy-free!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 560kcal
Author: Sara Ayesh

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • large pot
  • large skillet

Ingredients

  • 16 oz pasta I used gluten-free spaghetti!
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ cup nutritional yeast
  • 1 cup peas
  • 5 slices of turkey bacon
  • 1.5 cups pasta water
  • juice of 1 lemon

Instructions

  • Boil your pasta according to the package and reserve 1 cup of the pasta water.
  • In a large skillet, cook your bacon until crispy. About 5 minutes.
  • Remove the bacon and chop.
  • In a mixing bowl combine the eggs, salt, pepper, nutritional yeast, and lemon juice in a bowl and whisk.
  • Slowly add the pasta water and whisk to combine.
  • Add the pasta and bacon back to the skillet and pour the sauce over them. Stir well to coat the pasta.
  • Stir in peas and enjoy!

Notes

  • NEVER throw away your remaining pasta water. This dish soaks up water pretty fast. You might need some more in a bit.
  • Add a hint of soy sauce for enhanced umami vibes! It will pair up with nutritional yeast for a delightful flavor boost.
  • There's no need for olive oil when crisping your bacon, but if you love the flavor, feel free to add some. Just SOME!
  • Make sure your pasta is still hot before adding the egg mixture - it'll help cook it a little. Don't turn the heat on! It'll scramble the eggs! 

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 560kcal | Carbohydrates: 92g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 1607mg | Potassium: 503mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 399IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 3mg