Carbonara-Style Spaghetti Squash
Carbonara-Style Spaghetti Squash swaps pasta for tender, ring-roasted squash strands that catch a glossy, eggy sauce. Salty pancetta, nutty Parmigiano Reggiano, and sharp pecorino create a rich, pepper-forward bite with buttery depth. It’s a cozy dinner that feels comforting yet light, perfect for weeknights or a relaxed weekend meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Carbonara-Style Spaghetti Squash, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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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- 29
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 34
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Slice 1 inch off both ends of the squash. Carefully cut the squash crosswise into 3 equal sections. Use a spoon to scoop out all the seeds.
- 3
Arrange the squash pieces on the prepared baking sheet. Brush both sides of each section with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Generously season both sides with salt.
- 4
Roast in the preheated oven until the squash is tender and the strands pull apart easily, 1 to 2 hours. Use two forks to separate the strands into “spaghetti.”
- 5
Meanwhile, cook the pancetta in the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil until lightly browned, or as browned as you prefer, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat; set aside.
- 6
Add the egg yolks, water, and freshly ground black pepper to a large mixing bowl, and whisk thoroughly.
- 7
Transfer the hot squash “spaghetti” into the bowl, and add the butter and cooked pancetta, along with all the rendered fat from the pan. Toss thoroughly with forks until evenly combined. If desired, reserve a tablespoon or two of the cooked pancetta to garnish the top after the final dish is baked.
- 8
Add the Parmigiano and pecorino cheeses, and toss again. Taste for salt and add more if needed. Transfer to a shallow baking dish, and top with a little more grated Parmigiano Reggiano.
- 9
Return to the oven at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) until heated through, about 15 minutes. To serve, scatter the reserved pancetta over the top and sprinkle with a little more grated cheese and parsley.
- Calories 343.49 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 15.29 g Good Source 31%
- Carbohydrate 21.03 g 8%
- Total Fat 23.95 g High 31%
- Saturated Fat 11.03 g High 55%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 112.23 mg High 37%
- Sodium 415.64 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 4.73 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 7.85 g --
- Added Sugars 0.84 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 474.64 mg Good Source 37%
- Iron 1.48 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 348.93 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 156.23 mcg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin C 7.31 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.34 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Gluten
About This Recipe
Carbonara Style Spaghetti Squash is an Italian dinner recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 25 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Eggs, Fresh Parsley, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 343.49 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Carbonara-Style Spaghetti Squash?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Carbonara-Style Spaghetti Squash made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Eggs, Fresh Parsley, Olive Oil, Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Carbonara-Style Spaghetti Squash?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Carbonara-Style Spaghetti Squash?
- About 1 hr 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 343.49 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Carbonara-Style Spaghetti Squash easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Carbonara-Style Spaghetti Squash healthy?
- Carbonara-Style Spaghetti Squash has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 343.49 calories and 15.29 g of protein, or 31% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 415.64 mg (18% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 11.03 g (55% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk 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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