Gluten Free Carbonara

This take on a classic Italian pasta dish serves as an easy, delicious gluten-free dinner! Try this scrumptious carbonara recipe with gluten free spaghetti flavored with crispy bacon, asparagus and Parmesan cheese.

• Calories: 530 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ cup chopped onion
• 1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 (12 ounce) box Barilla® Gluten Free Spaghetti
• 1 cup chopped raw bacon
• 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed, cut 1 inch long on a bias
• 5 large egg yolks egg yolks, lightly beaten

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions.

Step 2

Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute onion, bacon and oil for approximately 5 minutes or until bacon is rendered and onions are translucent. Add the asparagus and saute for additional 3-4 minutes, then season with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Separately, in a large bowl, mix yolks with cheese. Add salt and pepper and set aside.

Step 4

Drain pasta and toss with bacon and asparagus mixture.

Step 5

With the heat off, fold the yolk mixture into the pasta and stir vigorously until the yolks thicken up and coat the spaghetti. Serve immediately.