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Butternut Squash Carbonara with Broccoli

Roasted butternut squash strands and tender broccoli soak up a silky sauce of eggs, Parmesan, garlic, and chicken broth enriched with bacon drippings. Crumbled bacon crowns each bite with savory crunch.

Butternut Squash Carbonara with Broccoli
Total
1 hr
Prep
35 min
Cook
25 min
Serves
4

Nutrition per Serving

Calories
296
Protein
15g
Carbs
23g
Fat
17g
Fiber
4g
Sugar
5g
Sodium
594mg

Ingredients

  • 1 (3 pound) butternut squash, peeled
  • 2 cup small broccoli florets
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp ground pepper, divided
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 4 strips bacon
  • 2 large cloves garlic, grated
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth

Instructions

  1. Position oven racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 400 degrees F.
  2. Cut the neck of the squash from the bulb. Using the large noodle blade of a spiral vegetable slicer (or a julienne or regular vegetable peeler), spiralize (or cut) the squash neck into long strands. You should have about 10 cups of "noodles." (Reserve the bulb for another use.)
  3. Combine the spiralized squash, broccoli, oil, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and salt in a large bowl. Divide the mixture between 2 large rimmed baking sheets. Roast until just tender, 12 to 14 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, whisk eggs and 1/2 cup cheese in a medium bowl.
  5. Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp, 7 to 9 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Remove the pan from the heat; add garlic and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in broth and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Transfer 3 tablespoons of the broth to the egg mixture, whisking constantly until smooth. Add the egg mixture to the pan; cook over low heat, stirring, until thick and creamy, about 45 seconds. Add the roasted vegetables and gently toss to coat. Transfer to a serving bowl.
  6. Serve topped with crumbled bacon and the remaining 1/4 cup cheese.