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A white plate of keto carbonara with a golden fork

Keto Carbonara

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Rich creamy carbonara that's perfectly keto! This low carb carbonara is quick and easy to make, and the whole family will love it. Made with palmini for a "That has to be real pasta!" double take, this Italian-inspired dish will become an instant favorite.
Prep 15 minutes
Cook 20 minutes
Total 35 minutes
Recipe Makes (Approximate): 6 servings

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Slotted spoon
  • Bowl

Ingredients

  • 3 14-ounce cans palmini (drained)
  • 6 ounces bacon (chopped)
  • ½ cup heavy cream (plus more if desired)
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 2 cups parmesan cheese (freshly grated, plus more for garnish)
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)

Instructions

  • Drain palmini and set aside.
  • In large skillet, sauté bacon over medium heat until crisp, approximately 8 minutes. Transfer bacon to a bowl using a slotted spoon. Leave 2 tablespoons bacon grease in skillet.
  • Add cream to skillet and bring to simmer, then remove from heat and whisk in egg yolks. When combined, whisk in parmesan cheese and black pepper. If sauce is too thick, add a little more heavy cream until desired consistency is reached.
  • Add palmini and bacon to skillet. Toss well to combine. Return to medium heat and heat through.
  • Garnish with more parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

 
Recipe yields approximately 6 servings. Nutritional values shown reflect information for one serving of palmini and sauce. Values do not reflect any extra heavy cream or parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Information (Approximate)

Serving Size: 1servingCalories: 367calProtein: 20gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 134mgSodium: 942mgPotassium: 113mgTotal Carbs: 8gFiber: 3gSugar: 1gNet Carbs: 5gVitamin A: 651IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 418mgIron: 1mg
Recipe By: Cheryl Malik
https://mylifeinbalancegroup.com/keto-carbonara/