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Spaghetti Squash Carbonara with Poached Egg recipe

At some point almost every day I am using an egg. Maybe it is making the banana bread that my daughters love me to make for their snack at school,  boiling a half dozen for a filling afternoon snack, or as breakfast for my family.

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That is my favorite breakfast right there!  We sort of love asparagus around there and if you haven’t tried it for breakfast well, you’re missing out!  It is important for me to know that what I am putting in their bodies is good for them. That is why I choose Eggland’s Best Eggs every.single.time.

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Not all eggs are created equal you know. Compared to ordinary eggs, Eggland’s Best eggs contain:

10 times more Vitamin E

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Today I am going to share with you an easy recipe that I make for my family often. I change things almost every time though, you know to keep them on their toes. Most often I use quinoa noodles but on this night I decided to use up a spaghetti squash I had. Talk about an easy way to get those veggies into your kiddos without even having to “hide” them. For me sharing this recipe Eggland’s Best will donate $25 to the American Heart Association. Awesome right? I hope that you enjoy!

Spaghetti Squash Carbonara (loosely named)

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As for my ingredients (which is why I loosely named it) I grab what I have handy.  Today was some asparagus that I found in the clearance bin at my grocer.  Typically I use peas but I thought bacon, squash, and asparagus – YUM! Back to my version of an old classic:

1 medium spaghetti squash (mine was about 4 pounds)
Butter
Bacon – approximately 7 slices
1 bunch of asparagus – I cut each piece in half
2 teaspoons minced garlic
Egglands Best eggs (1 or 2 per person)
Salt and Pepper to taste
Shredded Parmesan Cheese

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil, spray with olive oil, and I seasoned oil with salt and pepper. Cut your squash in half (this will take some muscles and also BE CAREFUL) and place cut side down on foil. I baked my 4 pounder for about 60 minutes until it was completely tender. Remove and let cool. Your home will smell heavenly when it is done cooking!

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I baked my 4 pounder for about 60 minutes until it was completely tender. Remove and let cool. Your home will smell heavenly when it is done cooking! While the squash is cooking down you can start on your bacon.

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Now while you are cooking the bacon shred your squash to give you that wonderful spaghetti everyone loves!

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After cooked drain on some paper towel and save about 2 tablespoons of your grease from the bacon! You will need to chop up your bacon to add to dish later.

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Add a tablespoon of butter, the 2 tablespoons of bacon grease, the asparagus, and minced garlic and cook 2-3 minutes. Add your chopped bacon.

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and the spaghetti squash. Toss well.

Here is where I am a total newbie.  A few weeks ago I read a tutorial on how to poach eggs.  In the past I have used eggs over easy making carbonara but now that I have realized I am capable of poaching I am sort of addicted to becoming amazing at it. I have a long way to go.

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Get that water bowling and add salt and a teaspoon of vinegar.

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Crack egg into ramekin or small bowl.

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Gently make a funnel in the water.

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Add egg.  See it in there?  I cook it for about 2 minutes.

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I set them on paper towel and right before I am ready to serve put them back in the hot water for 30 sec or so.  Ready?

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Scoop out a serving from your skillet, add your egg of choice (poached or over easy), and sprinkle some parmesan cheese on top and I added cracked pepper as well.  This is loved by us and I hope you give it a try too.

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Maybe my recipe isn’t up your alley (although I am not sure why it is really delish, seriously!).  Follow Eggland’s Best on Facebook where they share all sorts of great recipes and Twitter. Follow all Eggland’s Best boards on Pinterest and repin away. Eggland’s Best would like to give you the opportunity to create your own heart healthy recipes!  Up for grabs is:
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Giveaway will end February 13, 2013. Thanks for reading and good luck!

*Jessie received the above prize as well for her to get ingredients for review.  However all opinions are her own! But I really am loyal to Eggland’s Best over all other eggs 🙂

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276 Responses

  21. My favorite egg recipe is egg in the nest. My mom used to make it for me when I was sick and it is the ultimate comfort food for me now.

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  23. I love making this egg casserole that has croutons, sausage, and lots of cheese in it!

    demureprincess7(at)gmail(dot)com

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  29. Currently, mine is breakfast skillet. I love the combination of eggs with other flavors, and knowing my family is eating healthy foods. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  57. I love sunny side up egg with some salt placed in between two buttered slices of toast with some OJ on the side.

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  79. deviled eggs are my overall favorite, but we usually only make them a couple times a year, so for more everyday type of recipe, then egg in a hole is my new favorite. Never heard of that until my fiance started making it for us.

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  94. Mine is mixing eggs with salt, pepper, seasoning salt, and bacon. I then put the mixture in a muffin tin and add cheese, then cook it for a while. It’s sooo yummy. Thanks.
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  100. I love to eat eggs in a breakfast burrito stuffed with veggies and black beans!

    acartwrightmorell at gmail dot com

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  147. My husband makes a really good crock pot breakfast casserole that has hasbrowns, sausage, and eggs in it. My whole family loves it.

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  181. My favorite recipe with eggs is egg pie. Sounds gross but is delicious. Its made with a lot of eggs but tastes nothing like an egg.

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  224. My hubby’s Eggs Benedict recipe is my favorite, but I am going to have to try your Spaghetti Squash Carbonara, because it sounds great.

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  225. hard boiled eggs on a salad — i’m simple!

    i also just mix hardboiled eggs (diced) with light mayo, dash paprika and tbsp horseradish mustard, nice tangy side dish or dip with a few crackers. thanks!

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  240. I like to slow cook my eggs with baby spinach, chipotle peppers, broccoli, tomatoes, onions, and garlic. It is heavenly

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  244. I eat eggs almost every day and love them pretty much every way you can make them. Eggs benedict is probably my all-time favorite, but I love quiches and frittatas and over medium eggs and…really, every way you can make them.

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  265. I love eggs preparred all kinds of ways, but my favorite is basic scrambled eggs with some sharp cheddar stirred in.

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  269. My favorite recipe was, a Naan breakfast pizza, which is to die for, but now, having read your recipe and checking out all the photos, i just cant wait to get to the store, to get the ingredients i will need to try it out. It simply looks delicious!! (and i swear no brown nosing at all lol, being completely sincere, its making me hungry right now, and its in the middle of the night lol)

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