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A bowl of creamy spaghetti squash carbonara with chicken and crispy guanciale
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High-Protein Spaghetti Squash Carbonara

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 medium spaghetti squash (approx 3 lbs)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 ounces guanciale or pancetta, diced
  • 2 large egg s
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 cup Pecorino Romano cheese, finely grated
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
  • 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Halve the spaghetti squash lengthwise, remove seeds, brush with olive oil and salt, and roast cut-side down for 40 minutes until tender.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, and grated Pecorino Romano until smooth.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the guanciale until the fat has rendered and the meat is crispy.
  • Once the squash is cooked, use a fork to shred the flesh into strands and add them to the skillet with the guanciale.
  • Add the diced chicken breast to the skillet and toss over low heat for 2 minutes to incorporate the fats.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat source to prevent the eggs from curdling.
  • Pour the egg and cheese mixture over the squash while tossing continuously until the residual heat creates a creamy emulsified sauce.
  • Season with extra black pepper and serve immediately.