Creamy Avocado Carbonara for Two
Creamy Avocado Carbonara for Two blends the smoky richness of pancetta with the nutty bite of Pecorino Romano and a lush avocado silkiness. Bright lemon and cracked black pepper lift the sauce, creating a velvety coating for bucatini. It’s an elegant weeknight dinner or date-night pasta when you want something comforting yet fresh.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Avocado Carbonara for Two, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 31 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 43 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 51
- Heart Health
- 82
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the bucatini in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until slightly firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
- 2
Meanwhile, heat a nonstick pan over medium-low heat. Add the pancetta and cook until tender and the fat has rendered. Remove from the heat.
- 3
Ladle 1 cup of pasta cooking water into a bowl; set it aside.
- 4
Puree the avocado in a bowl with a hand blender. Add 1/4 cup Pecorino Romano cheese, egg yolks, 2 teaspoons black pepper, and lemon juice. Stir until the sauce is creamy.
- 5
Use spaghetti tongs to transfer the pasta directly from the water to the pan with the pancetta, letting a bit of pasta water help thin the sauce. Toss the pasta in the skillet to coat it with the pancetta. Add the avocado sauce to the pasta, stirring constantly. Mix in the reserved pasta water if needed.
- 6
Divide the pasta between 2 plates. Top with the remaining cheese and black pepper. Serve immediately.
- Calories 706.47 kcal High 35%
- Protein 28.58 g Good Source 57%
- Carbohydrate 86.28 g 31%
- Total Fat 28.49 g High 37%
- Saturated Fat 8.9 g High 45%
- Trans Fat 0.03 g High --
- Cholesterol 248.48 mg High 83%
- Sodium 290.17 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 11.82 g Good Source 42%
- Total Sugars 4.6 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 225.44 mg Moderate 17%
- Iron 5.53 mg Good Source 31%
- Potassium 704.69 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 64.19 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 10.29 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 1.01 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Creamy Avocado Carbonara for Two is made with 6 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 25 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Avocado, Black Pepper, Bucatini Pasta, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 706.47 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Avocado Carbonara for Two made of?
- The main ingredients are Avocado, Black Pepper, Bucatini Pasta, Eggs, Grated Romano Cheese. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Avocado Carbonara for Two?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 706.47 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Avocado Carbonara for Two easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 6 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Creamy Avocado Carbonara for Two healthy?
- Creamy Avocado Carbonara for Two has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 706.47 calories and 28.58 g of protein, or 57% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 290.17 mg (13% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.9 g (45% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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