But that doesn’t mean you can’t eat noodles on a keto diet. Or you may find you like 2 fewer slices of bacon or 2 eggs instead of 3.In order to achieve your goals on a keto diet, you have to cut your carb intake to a fairly low level – under 20 grams a day – so noodles and pastas that contain 25+ grams of carbs in one serving are out. You may find you like the pasta boiled for a few minutes or soaked in salt water better than simply drained. I decided this version was the best after testing 4-5 variations. Go slow and you can always increase the heat if your sauce isn’t thickening.Īnd finally, I’d encourage you to try this recipe several different ways. Be sure to reduce the heat and if you notice eggs scrambling, remove the pan from the heat. The final steps of adding the eggs might be the only spot that needs troubleshooting.
Let me know how it turns out! Final Pasta Carbonara Notes Then, if you decided to take it further, substitute 1 of the whole eggs for 3 tablespoons of egg whites. If you want to reduce the fat content, you might use 4 slices of bacon instead of 6 or use reduced fat parmesan. And too much protein from the egg whites on their own might not work the same way in terms of thickening. You DO need some fat for the creaminess of the pasta carbonara.
If you don’t have this ingredient on hand, there are a few other options that should accomplish the same goals: What can I substitute for white cooking wine?Īside from flavor, the acidity of the wine is great for balancing the fatty richness and deglazing the pan. If you wanted to use a different type of bacon, go right ahead. Technically the others would still be low carb, but I like to keep the total calorie load under control when possible. But if you’re familiar with my recipes, you should know making grocery runs to specialized stores is not part of my M.O.Īlso, center cut bacon is much lower in fat. Doesn’t true carbonara use guanciale or pancetta? I’ve used it in recipes like my rotisserie chicken spaghetti. Update: If you’re having trouble finding Palmini noodles, you can find Pastability on Amazon as well. I’d use 10-12 ounces (cooked weight) of another pasta for this low carb pasta carbonara. If you have trouble finding it or want to use a different pasta, go right ahead. Palmini has a store locator to help you locate some unless you want to order online. But it’s the best I’ve tried with calorie content this low. You can soak it in milk to reduce the acidity or even boil it for a few minutes for a softer texture, but I like it straight out of the package (after rinsing). I’ve described it as a blend between zoodles and a closer impasta like chickpea pastas. I love the product. You can also use it for classic recipes like my Italian chicken meatballs and spaghetti. Palmini makes their pasta from palm hearts and one serving has just 20 calories and 4 grams of carbs. I’ll briefly run through some of the primary ingredients and answer potential substitution questions. I’ve made a few changes to a traditional carbonara with this version. Toss it together over a super low heat for a minute or two, and you’ll have creamy pasta carbonara.Įasy enough, right? Low Carb Pasta Carbonara Ingredient Notes Then you simply reduce the heat, toss the pasta in the bacon mixture, and add the eggs and grated parmesan. Trust me!įor this low carbonara version, you’ll need to pan fry a bit of chopped bacon before adding minced garlic and a bit of cooking wine (substitution options below) to deglaze the pan.
The creaminess comes from a blend of eggs and cheese that are cooked into the pasta with minimal heat to thicken but not scramble. Pasta carbonara, despite its creaminess, is actually made without cream. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualified sales.
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