For an even richer flavor, use full-fat Greek yogurt. Be sure to work quickly when adding the yogurt mixture to the pasta, as the heat from the pasta will gently cook the egg and create a creamy sauce. Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to suit your spice preference. If the sauce is too thick, add more pasta water, a tablespoon at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency.
Greek Yogurt Carbonara
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PREP TIME10 mins
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COOK TIME15 mins
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TOTAL TIME25 mins
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SERVING4 People
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VIEWS30
Indulge in the rich flavors of carbonara, reinvented with a surprisingly light twist. This recipe uses creamy Greek yogurt to deliver the decadence you crave, without the heavy cream.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate17 g
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Cholesterol62 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein9 g
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Saturated Fat2 g
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Sodium354 mg
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Sugar1 g
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Fat7 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 mins
Crisp the Bacon (5 minutes): Place chopped turkey bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and crispy. Drain on paper towels, reserving 1 tablespoon of bacon fat in the skillet. Crumble the bacon.
02
Step
5 mins
Cook the Pasta (4-5 minutes): Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add angel hair pasta and cook until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
03
Step
1 mins
Prepare the Yogurt Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, Parmesan cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, garlic salt, onion powder, and a generous grind of black pepper.
04
Step
3 mins
Combine and Finish (2-3 minutes): Drain the pasta and immediately return it to the pot. Pour the Greek yogurt mixture over the hot pasta. Working quickly, toss to coat, adding a little of the reserved pasta water at a time until a creamy sauce forms. Stir in the crumbled bacon. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
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Alfredo Stroman
Jun 14, 2025Easy to make and a crowd-pleaser! I used regular bacon instead of turkey bacon, and it was still fantastic.
Olga Smitham
Jun 4, 2025I was skeptical about using Greek yogurt, but this was surprisingly delicious and much lighter than traditional carbonara!
Maegan Upton
Jan 29, 2025My family loved this! It's a great way to sneak in some extra protein. I added a little lemon zest for brightness.