Avocado Carbonara Recipe for Toddler

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked paprika

Turkey bacon is lower in fat and calories.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor without dairy.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a high smoke point and is heart-healthy.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Spinach adds nutrients and color, while dried parsley is budget-friendly.

Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve some pasta water before draining.

In a blender, combine avocado, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, and salt; blend until smooth.

In a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy; remove and crumble.

Add the avocado mixture to the drained pasta; mix well, adding reserved pasta water for creaminess.

Stir in crumbled bacon and grated parmesan cheese; mix until well combined.

Season with black pepper and additional salt to taste.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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