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Lightened Up Spaghetti Carbonara
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Instructions
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to the package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the pasta cooking water. Return the pasta to the pot.
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While the pasta is cooking, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook, stirring occasionally so it cooks evenly, about 5 minutes.
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Add the onions and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft, about 3 minutes.
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Whisk together the eggs and cheese in a small bowl. Add it to the pasta and immediately (so it doesn't curdle) stir and toss together.
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Add the bacon, onions and 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water*. Toss to coat well and serve immediately
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Reserve Pasta Water First 💧Always reserve at least 1 cup of starchy pasta water before draining—this is crucial for creating the creamy sauce without heavy cream, as the starch emulsifies with the eggs and cheese perfectly.
- Temper Your Eggs Properly 🥚Whisk eggs with grated Parmesan off heat, then slowly add a ladle of hot pasta water while stirring constantly to prevent scrambling when combining with the hot pasta.
- Render Turkey Bacon Slowly 🥓Cook turkey bacon over medium heat for maximum fat rendering and crispy texture—rushing it on high heat results in rubbery, undercooked pieces that won't add the depth of flavor you need.
- Work Off Heat for Safety 🔥Remove the hot pasta from heat before adding the egg mixture and toss quickly for 30-45 seconds—the residual heat cooks the eggs into a silky sauce without scrambling them.
- Finish with Fresh Garlic Oil ✨Infuse a small amount of olive oil with thinly sliced garlic separately and drizzle it over the finished dish for bright, fresh garlic flavor that raw cloves couldn't provide.
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Hi, I’m Catherine McCord. As a chef, TV host, cookbook author, entrepreneur, and mom of three, my goal at Weelicious is to be a resource dedicated to providing simple, nutritious, and delicious recipes for the whole family.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Low Sugar
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Smart Nutrition 
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