Pasta Avocado Carbonara - ultimate spagetti

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.

Blend avocado, garlic, and lemon juice in a powerful blender.

Blend egg yolk.

Pulse to blend and add heavy cream gradually.

Blend the sauce until smooth and set aside.

Cut up strips of bacon and cook in a large pan. Set aside.

In a large pot, bring water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions.

Drain and coat with olive oil.

Add sauce, bacon, parmesan, and salt and pepper, stirring until well-combined.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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