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Keto Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Roman eggs, guanciale & pecorino on lupin pasta

18min
724kcal
49.6gprotein
Keto Spaghetti alla Carbonara — Italian recipe, finished and plated
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Ingredients

Servings 4
  • 400 g Lupin pasta
  • 200 g Guanciale
  • 4 Egg yolk
  • 1 Egg
  • 100 g Pecorino Romano
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 40 g Salt

Method

  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Salt lightly.
  2. Cut the guanciale into short, thick batons.
  3. Whisk the yolks, whole egg, grated pecorino, and pepper in a bowl until smooth.
  4. Render the guanciale in a cold skillet over medium-low until crisp outside, soft inside — about 8 min.
  5. Cook the lupin pasta 5 minutes — one minute shy of the pack's 6. It goes soft fast, so drain it early rather than late.
  6. Reserve a mugful of pasta water, then drain.
  7. Tip the pasta into the skillet off heat with the rendered guanciale. Toss to coat.
  8. Pour in the egg-cheese mixture and toss vigorously, adding pasta water by the spoonful until silky.
  9. Plate and finish with more pecorino and pepper.

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About Keto Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Keto Spaghetti alla Carbonara is an Italian lunch or dinner that comes together in about 18 minutes and serves 4. It fits keto-friendly eating.

Keto Spaghetti alla Carbonara: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Keto Spaghetti alla Carbonara?

A serving has about 724 calories — 49.6g protein, 38.1g carbs, 53.8g fat, 28.9g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.

Is it high in protein?

Each serving has about 49.6g of protein, roughly 27% of its calories.

Is Keto Spaghetti alla Carbonara gluten-free?

Based on its ingredients, Keto Spaghetti alla Carbonara has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.

Is Keto Spaghetti alla Carbonara dairy-free?

Not as written — it uses Pecorino Romano. Swapping it for a plant-based alternative makes it dairy-free.

How many servings does Keto Spaghetti alla Carbonara make?

This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.