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Spaghetti Squash Carbonara

Spaghetti Squash Carbonara

Cost $18.5, save $12

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  • 70 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $18.5

INGREDIENTS

  • Produce

    • 1 large spaghetti squash (4 to 5 pounds)
    • 2 tablespoons Italian parsley
  • Dairy

    • 🥚 2 arge egg yolks
    • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 1/2 cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
    • 1/2 cup pecorino Romano cheese
  • Meat

    • 8 ounces pancetta
  • Pantry

    • 3 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
    • 1/2 cup water

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.

2

Cut 1 inch off each end of squash. Carefully cut squash crosswise into 3 equal sections. Use a spoon to scrape out all the seeds.

3

Place squash pieces on the prepared baking sheet. Coat both sides of each section with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Generously season both sides with salt.

4

Roast in the preheated oven until squash is tender, and strands can be easily pulled apart, 1 to 2 hours. Separate strands with two forks into 'spaghetti.'

5

Meanwhile, cook pancetta in remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil until lightly browned, or as browned as you like, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat; set aside.

6

Add egg yolks, water, and freshly ground black pepper to a large mixing bowl, and whisk thoroughly.

7

Transfer hot squash 'spaghetti' into the bowl, and add butter and cooked pancetta, along with all rendered fat in the pan. Toss thoroughly with forks until evenly mixed.

8

Add the Parmigiano and pecorino cheeses, and toss again. Taste for salt and add more if needed.

9

Transfer into a shallow baking dish, and top with a little more grated Parmigiano Reggiano.

10

Return to the oven at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) until heated through, about 15 minutes.

11

To serve, scatter reserved pancetta over the top and sprinkle with a little more grated cheese and parsley.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

468

Calories

  • 13
    Protein
  • 22
    Carbs
  • 38
    Fats

💡 For extra flavor, toast the pancetta until crispy before adding it to the squash.Serve immediately to enjoy the optimal texture of the squash noodles.Ensure the squash is fork-tender before attempting to separate strands.