Vegan Carbonara: Indulgent Comfort with Turkey Bacon Twist
A delicious vegan twist on traditional carbonara using turkey bacon for a flavorful, comforting dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup cashews
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons parsley
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy, then crumble it.
- Blend cashews, garlic, vegetable broth, nutritional yeast, olive oil, black pepper, and salt until smooth.
- Combine spaghetti, sauce, and turkey bacon in a pan. Stir well.
- Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- For a creamier sauce, add more vegetable broth.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Vegan Carbonara, Turkey Bacon, Comfort Food