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Zoodle Carbonara with Peas

5 from 11 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2 people
Calories 750
Here's a revamped version of the classic carbonara using zoodles (zucchini noodles) instead of traditional pasta. It's a delightful low-carb alternative that's featuring cream, peas, shaved parmesan and crispy bacon bits.

Equipment

  • 1 spiralizer or cheese grater, or juliennes mandoline

Ingredients

  • 3 zucchini (spiralized)
  • 12 shallots (finely chopped)
  • 200 ml heavy cream
  • 150 g smoked bacon (cut into small bits)
  • 100 g sweet peas (fresh, frozen or canned)
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper

Toppings

  • chives
  • parmesan (shaved)
Metric - US Customary

Instructions 

  • Add the chopped shallots to a small-sized pan or sauce pot on medium-low heat, with the olive oil and salt and cook until soften.
  • During that time, make the zoodles, the way your prefer (spiralizer machine, mandoline or cheese grater).
  • Reserve the zoodles in a sieve mixed with some salt to let them loose some water.
  • Cut the bacon into small pieces, add to the shallots and bring the heat to medium-high. Cook for 3 minutes until crisp.
  • Add the frozen peas, let cook until unfrozen, about 2 more minutes.
  • Add the cream, a good amount of black pepper and salt to the sauce.
  • Let the cream warm up until smoky (no bubbles), stop the fire and reserve.
  • Pat dry the zoodles with a paper towel.
  • Bring a big pan or skillet to medium-high heat, and add the olive oil to the pan and stir-fry the zoodles for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add the carbonara sauce to the pan, mix it and cook for an extra minute.
  • Take off the fire, add the egg yolk, mix.
  • Top it with chives and shaved parmesan and serve.
Author: Marie Breton
Calories: 750kcal
Course: Main Course, side dish
Cuisine: keto, Low carb
Keyword: bacon, courgette, cream cheese, keto, low carb, parmesan, sweet peas, zoodles, zucchini

Nutrition

Calories: 750kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 248mg | Sodium: 754mg | Potassium: 1754mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 2585IU | Vitamin C: 85mg | Calcium: 199mg | Iron: 5mg
Nutrition Facts
Zoodle Carbonara with Peas
Amount per Serving
Calories
750
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
52
g
80
%
Saturated Fat
 
27
g
169
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
18
g
Cholesterol
 
248
mg
83
%
Sodium
 
754
mg
33
%
Potassium
 
1754
mg
50
%
Carbohydrates
 
46
g
15
%
Fiber
 
11
g
46
%
Sugar
 
25
g
28
%
Protein
 
30
g
60
%
Vitamin A
 
2585
IU
52
%
Vitamin C
 
85
mg
103
%
Calcium
 
199
mg
20
%
Iron
 
5
mg
28
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.