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    Home » Recipes » Spaghetti, Fettuccine, Linguini, Angel Hair Pasta

    BLT Spaghetti Carbonara

    Published: Jul 29, 2015 · Modified: Sep 13, 2021 by Bowl Me Over · 18 Comments

    BLT Spaghetti Carbonara - all the flavors of your favorite BLT Sandwich in a tasty pasta!
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    BLT Spaghetti Carbonara

    Now that I've used up my zucchini (you're thinking oh thank goodness.....not a zucchini post again, right? 😀 ). Well the tomatoes are coming on strong! Are you in the same boat? We have been enjoying BLT sandwiches almost every night, but hey man can't live on BLT's alone right?

    The next recipe I'd love for you to try is Chicken Spaghetti!

    BLT Spaghetti Carbonara

    BLT Spaghetti Carbonara

    Anyway even if you could, why would you want to? Why when you can have BLT Spaghetti Carbonara!

    BLT Spaghetti Carbonara

    BLT Spaghetti Carbonara

    What? Yes....that's correct....this is bacon, lettuce and tomato spaghetti carbonara!

    BLT Spaghetti Carbonara

    BLT Spaghetti Carbonara

    And it is oooey-cheesey goodness! The hot noodles melt the cheese, cooks the eggs and wilts the lettuce. It all happens in just 30 minutes or less - it's the perfect weeknight meal!

    BLT Spaghetti Carbonara

    BLT Spaghetti Carbonara

    Plus since you get to use up those tomatoes coming on in the garden right now, you feel like you're doing something good for yourself....right? Well in my own defense, I did use low carb pasta so that makes it ok as long as you don't overload your plate. I think this is meal just delicious and I bet you will too! 😀 Wanna give it a try? Here's the recipe;

    BLT Spaghetti Carbonara
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    BLT Spaghetti Carbonara

    BLT Spaghetti Carbonara - all the flavors of your favorite BLT Sandwich in a tasty pasta!
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    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time30 mins
    Course: Pasta
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 296kcal
    Author: Deb Clark
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    Ingredients

    • 8-10 slices thick cut bacon
    • 3-4 tomatoes chopped
    • 1 cups head romaine lettuce or 2 spinach chopped. (You can also use 2 cups chopped kale*, see notes below),
    • 1 red onion diced
    • 1 clove garlic minced (2 if small)
    • ¼ cup basil torn or cut into strips - a chiffonade
    • 2 eggs
    • ¾ cup grated parmesan cheese plus an additional ½ cup to sprinkle on top at the end.
    • 1 1 lb package dry spaghetti
    • 1 cup spaghetti cooking liquid
    • freshly ground black pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Cut the bacon into lardons and place in a cold pan on the stove (this is a great time to use your cast iron skillet, it crisps up the bacon so nicely). Turn the heat onto medium to medium/low and cook the bacon until crisp.
    • Cook the pasta according to package directions to al-dente'. You'll want to time this to get done about the same time the onions are finished sautéing.
    • Add the parmesan cheese to a bowl, crack both of the eggs into the parmesan and mix it together well, set aside.
    • Time to chop the vegetables. Chop the onion, tomatoes, lettuce and mince the garlic. When the bacon is crispy, remove it from the pan. Drain some of the bacon grease from the pan, keep a little more than a tablespoon in the pan. Also keep all of those good bits that are stuck to the bottom of the pan - love that flavor! Increase the heat to medium. Next add the onions and sauté. *If you choose to use kale instead of romaine lettuce, add it to the pan at the same time as the onions and sauté'. Sauté the onions for about 5 minutes until they become translucent. Add the garlic to the pan and sauté for about a minute.
    • By now the pasta should be done and ready to drain. Keep one cup of the pasta cooking liquid and drain the rest. Turn the heat off in the saute pan and add the hot pasta to the pan. Then immediately add the egg-parmesan mixture and start mixing to combine. After about 2 minutes, add in the bacon, tomatoes and romaine lettuce - continue mixing. You'll need to add water as you're mixing - probably nearly all of it to loosen up the sauce. The pasta should be silky in texture, not clumpy and stuck together, you'll get that by adding the pasta water in bit by bit.
    • Mix it together with a pair of tongs - it seems like it takes a long time to mix, but really give it 3-4 minutes of good mixing, it spreads the flavors thru-out the pasta. Finishing by adding several twists of freshly ground black pepper and sprinkling on the basil and additional parmesan cheese (if desired).

    Nutrition

    Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 534mg | Potassium: 322mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1450IU | Vitamin C: 10.4mg | Calcium: 164mg | Iron: 0.9mg
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    Comments

    1. Healing Tomato

      July 17, 2016 at 7:07 pm

      5 stars
      Frankly, there is no such thing as too many zucchini recipe, LOL! I really love hearing that you grow your own tomatoes! Don't be surprised if I show up at your door with an empty basket! 🙂 This carbonara recipe looks very hearty and delicious.

      Reply
      • Bowl Me Over

        July 18, 2016 at 1:40 pm

        You are welcome anytime Healing Tomato - would love to share a meal with you! 😀

        Reply
    2. Sabrina @ Dinner, then Dessert

      August 05, 2015 at 12:01 am

      Yum! I love this idea, carbonara pasta and BLTs are two things I absolutely adore!

      Reply
      • Bowl Me Over

        August 05, 2015 at 8:35 am

        It's a great combination Sabrina, I bet you & your family will really enjoy it!

        Reply
    3. mimi

      August 01, 2015 at 9:57 am

      Interesting! Did the lettuce do anything for the pasta?

      Reply
      • Bowl Me Over

        August 01, 2015 at 12:03 pm

        Yes, I thought it was delicious, kale is a great substitute also. Thanks for stopping by Mimi!

        Reply
    4. Joanne T Ferguson

      August 01, 2015 at 4:33 am

      I LOVE carbonara and this looks to be a unique and healthy recipe Pinned and shared!

      Reply
      • Bowl Me Over

        August 01, 2015 at 12:03 pm

        Thanks Joanne, much appreciated!!

        Reply
    5. Michelle @ The Complete Savorist

      July 30, 2015 at 11:14 pm

      Debra, this looks wonderful. I could use a bowl.

      Reply
      • Bowl Me Over

        August 01, 2015 at 12:04 pm

        Thanks Michelle!

        Reply
    6. Dee Dee

      July 30, 2015 at 6:54 pm

      Oh man, this looks so fresh and so good! I love how basic and fresh ingredients can be so delicious"

      Reply
      • Bowl Me Over

        August 01, 2015 at 12:04 pm

        Totally with you there Dee Dee - it's so easy to over think things!

        Reply
    7. Marlynn @UrbanBlissLife

      July 30, 2015 at 12:43 pm

      Such a creative veggie-packed twist on a classic carbonara. Love it!

      Reply
      • Bowl Me Over

        August 01, 2015 at 12:05 pm

        Thanks Marlynn!

        Reply
    8. Debi @ Life Currents

      July 30, 2015 at 11:56 am

      This is a great recipe. Everyone loves a BLT, and then to put it with pasta, simply awesome.

      Reply
      • Bowl Me Over

        August 01, 2015 at 12:05 pm

        Thanks Debi, we really enjoyed this meal!

        Reply
    9. Sheri Van Wert

      July 29, 2015 at 4:28 pm

      That looks soooo good!

      Reply
      • Bowl Me Over

        August 01, 2015 at 12:06 pm

        Thanks Sheri, it's super yummy!!

        Reply

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