Spaghetti Squash Carbonara

  • 2 TSP salt, divided
  • 1¼ TSP fresh cracked black pepper
  • 1 LG spaghetti squash (~2 LB)
  • 4 slices bacon (cut into small strips crosswise)
  • 2 TSP minced garlic
  • ¼ C chicken broth
  • 2 egg yolks + 1 whole egg
  • 1 C freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Oven: 375°

  1. Prick the squash all over with a fork. Sprinkle with 1 tsp salt and 3/4 tsp. pepper. Roast on a foil lined pan 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  2. Let cool a bit. Slice in half lengthwise, scoop out seeds and shred the squash with a fork. Transfer to a large bowl.
  3. In a large saute pan, over medium heat, cook the bacon until it becomes crispy.
  4. Add the garlic. Saute for 1 minute.
  5. Add the broth and cook until the liquid has completely evaporated.
  6. In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs together with the cheese. Season with the remaining salt and pepper.
  7. Combine the eggs with the bacon mixture, warming the eggs in the pan (do not let the eggs cook through).
  8. Add the spaghetti squash and toss to thoroughly combine and until squash is heated through.
  9. Adjust seasoning, if necessary and serve immediately.

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