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Linguine with Cauliflower Carbonara Sauce

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Servings: 2
Calories: 505kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon
  • ½ head of cauliflower chopped
  • 2 jalapeno peppers chopped
  • 1 sweet onion chopped
  • 1-2 tablespoons Cajun seasonings
  • 3 tablespoons shredded Parmesan + more for serving
  • 3 tablespoons chopped parsley + more for serving
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 ounces prepared pasta – we used linguine
  • 2 eggs

Instructions

  • Heat a large pan to medium heat and add bacon. Cook 6-7 minutes, or until bacon is cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
  • Add the bacon to a large mixing bowl and crumble.
  • To the pan (with some of the bacon grease), add cauliflower, jalapeno peppers and onion. Cook about 8-10 minutes until everything is softened.
  • Add the veggies to a food processor.
  • To the food processor, add Cajun seasonings, Parmesan, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste. Pulse to form a nice paste.
  • After you’ve prepared your noodles, add about ½ to 1 cup of the reserved pasta liquid into the food processor. Puree until smooth.
  • Drain the rest of the noodles and add to the mixing bowl with the bacon.
  • Crack the two eggs into the hot noodles and stir with vigor. The heat from the noodles will cook the eggs.
  • Add the pureed veggie mixture to the pasta and stir.
  • Serve into bowls. Top with extra Parmesan and parsley and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 505kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 197mg | Sodium: 526mg | Potassium: 849mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 2675IU | Vitamin C: 84.1mg | Calcium: 192mg | Iron: 4mg