Description
Miso Carbonara offers a delicious twist on the classic Italian dish, blending rich umami flavors with creamy pasta for a unique dining experience. This easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy dinners, impressing family and friends alike. With the savory taste of turkey bacon paired with miso paste and cheese, this dish promises to be a crowd-pleaser that you’ll crave time and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 4 slices thick turkey bacon, diced
- 1 tablespoon miso paste
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup hot reserved pasta water
- 2 eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 cup grated parmigiano reggiano cheese
- Finely chopped green parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook turkey bacon until crispy. Add red chili flakes and black pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, egg yolks, miso paste, and cheese. Gradually mix in reserved pasta water until smooth.
- Combine drained spaghetti with turkey bacon in the skillet off the heat; quickly stir in egg mixture to avoid scrambling.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional cheese and parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling & Sautéing
- Cuisine: Fusion/Italian-Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 220mg