Bacon-Zucchini Carbonara Recipe

Zoodles are all the rage these days and Tender Belly is hopping on board! Spiralized zucchini noodles are loaded with B vitamins, which boost your cognitive health and metabolism. They also help improve digestion while staying low in calories and carbs, and are a high source of antioxidants and vitamin C.

RECIPE INGREDIENTS:

4 GUESTS

• ½ pound Tender Belly Signature Dry Rub Uncured No Sugar Bacon
• 2 quart organic zucchini spirals
• 1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
• 1 ½ cups half-and-half
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 ½ cups green peas (cooked)
• ¼ cup parmesan cheese
• ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

PREP TIME: 4 minutes 

COOK TIME: 20 minutes

PREP METHOD: 

1. Place bacon in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook, turning, until crispy, 8-10 minutes. Remove to plate to rest. Once cooled, chop bacon into medium dice.
2. Pour off all but 1 teaspoon of bacon grease.
3. On medium heat, sauté the garlic for 30 seconds. Add zucchini, cook for 3-4 minutes.
4. Thoroughly whisk together half-and-half with cornstarch, add to skillet, cook for 3-4 minutes.
5. Add bacon, peas, parmesan and salt, cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
6. Garnish with parmesan cheese and black pepper. Add red pepper flakes for some spice. Enjoy!