One thing that is agreed upon is that Roman Spaghetti Carbonara is a pasta recipe based on a delicious, ‘white sauce’ that develops from cheese (Pecorino Romano), eggs, ‘guanciale’ and black pepper. Even though the spaghetti pasta shape is the one most traditionally used, you can also use bucatini as a close second choice.
This creamy bacon spaghetti squash carbonara recipe is savory enough to work equally well as a main dish or a side dish. You can even throw some chicken in there for additional protein if you’re so inclined. Although it’s gluten-free, grain-free, and low carb, it doesn’t taste that way at all.
Finally, about onions and garlic: neither is authentic in a true Roman Spaghetti alla Carbonara. But if you like garlic, then add it either to the pasta water before boiling the pasta OR add it after the pork has been sautéed. A garnishment of minced parsley is also not traditional.
This low carb pasta carbonara is the perfect dinner for two, calls for just 7 ingredients and about 20 minutes, and has right under 10 grams of carbs per serving. It’s super creamy and loaded with bacon as you’d expect from a carbonara recipe. And thanks to the Palmini, you’ll barely be able to tell you’re eating an impasta!