Pasta carbonara has been one of my go-to dinners when I’ve had a long day of work and want to make a hearty and delicious meal for the family – and it’s easy to make low carb carbonara since most carbonara sauces are essentially keto with heavy cream, butter and parmesan. My sons love the creamy parmesan and bacon sauce finished off with an egg at the end for added texture and richness. I try to always use pasture raised eggs in this recipe because a high quality, flavorful egg makes all the difference in any carbonara recipe! Heavy cream is also a staple in our fridge – we use it in everything from my morning coffee, to keto ice cream and even to finish off bolognese sauce for a hint of creaminess.
This is a very last minute video – I got home and the boys wanted carbonara tonight, so I’m showing you how to make this delicious, fast sauce which goes perfectly with zucchini noodles (aka zoodles) or with shirataki or other alternative noodles for a low carb carbonara recipe. And, this sauce also works with traditional pasta for non-keto friends and family! If I’m really short on time, Rao’s Alfredo Sauce is a keto alfredo option that you can substitute and just add the bacon!
10-Minute Low Carb Carbonara
Ingredients
- 1 medium zucchini squash, raw "noodled"
- 1 tbsp butter, unsalted
- 1 - 2 pieces bacon diced
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup Parmesan shredded
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat skillet over medium heat and add bacon.?
- Cook until bacon is brown and just beginning to crisp.
- Add butter and heavy cream and stir consistently until a smooth sauce forms.
- Add 3/4 of your zucchini noodles to the pan and saute until noodles are soft.
- Add parmesan and mix until melted into a smooth sauce that coats the noodles.
- Turn heat completely off and add egg.
- Stir quickly to incorporate egg until sauce is smooth and silky.
- Season with salt & pepper, additional parmesan.
- Enjoy!