Cozy Pumpkin Carbonara
Carbonara turned autumn: pumpkin loosens the yolk-and-parmesan sauce, with crisp pancetta and fried sage.
- Total
- 40 min
- Serves
- 2
This comforting twist on classic spaghetti carbonara features the warm flavors of pumpkin, perfect for a cozy evening.
Ingredients
- 200 grams spaghetti
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 50 grams parmesan cheese
- 2 large egg yolks
- 100 grams bacon or pancetta
- black pepper (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 5 leaves fresh sage
Instructions
- Boil water in a pot and cook the spaghetti until al dente.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook the bacon until crispy.
- Mix the pumpkin puree, egg yolks, and grated parmesan in a bowl until smooth.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with bacon and toss to combine.
- Remove from heat and quickly mix in the pumpkin mixture, stirring until creamy.
- Season with black pepper and garnish with fresh sage leaves before serving.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories
- 480
- Protein
- 20 g
- Fat
- 20 g
- Carbs
- 60 g
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