This makes 3 total servings of Low Carb Pasta a la Carbonara. Per serving, it comes out to 553 Calories, 44g Fats, 3.8g Net Carbs, and 21.7g Protein. A perfectly ketogenic meal that includes delicious and realistic tasting pasta!
The Preparation
2/3 Pasta Recipe from Keto-fied!
5 Oz. Bacon
2 large Egg Yolks
1 large Egg
1 tbsp. Heavy Cream
1/3 cup Fresh Grated Parmesan (Plus garnish)
3 tbsp. Fresh Chopped Basil
Fresh Ground Black Pepper to Taste
The Execution
Prepare pasta as described in Keto-fied: Comfort Food Made Low Carb.
Freeze bacon for 15 minutes, then chop into small cubes. Crisp over high heat on stove top. Set bacon aside and set 1/3 grease aside.
Mix together egg, egg yolks, Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, and saved bacon grease until a thick mixture is formed.
Cook pasta in remaining bacon grease in pan over high heat until pasta is slightly crisped.
Mix pasta, sauce, bacon, fresh cracked black pepper and 2 tbsp. fresh basil together in a bowl.
Separate into servings and top with extra fresh chopped basil and fresh cracked black pepper.