# Cauliflower Carbonara Pastas This Healthier Take on a Classic Dish Adds More Wholesome Veggies By M | Published 2015-10-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbonara-pasta References: [loveandoliveoil](http://www.loveandoliveoil.com/2015/10/roasted-cauliflower-carbonara-with-burrata.html) & [loveandoliveoil](http://www.loveandoliveoil.com) For those that can't get enough of cheese and meat in their pasta dishes, this cauliflower carbonara pasta dish opts for great taste and more veggies. This is a great hybrid dish that infuses more wholesome ingredients into a classic recipe without compromising on taste. Carbonara is traditionally a [bacon, cheese and egg pasta](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heinz-spaghetti-carbonara) filled with hearty ingredients. To lighten the dish and make it a bit more health-conscious, this recipe adds a baked head of cauliflower and subs in pancetta for bacon. Other ingredients include parmesan cheese, garlic, onion and egg. Foodies can either opt to use the cauliflower in place of the noodles to make this a [carb-free meal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carb-alternatives) or add fusilli noodles if preferred. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Vegetable-based Pasta Dishes:** Creating pasta dishes that incorporate vegetables as a healthier alternative to traditional ingredients. - **Health-conscious Comfort Foods:** Developing recipes that offer a healthier twist on classic comfort foods without compromising on taste. - **Carb-free Meal Options:** Providing alternatives to traditional pasta dishes by replacing noodles with low-carb ingredients. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for food and beverage companies to create and market vegetable-based pasta dishes as a healthier option for consumers. - **Culinary:** Innovative chefs can explore the space of creating nutritious and delicious comfort foods that cater to health-conscious individuals. - **Health and Wellness:** Opportunity for health and wellness companies to develop and promote carb-free meal options that align with a low-carb lifestyle. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Alternative Carbonara Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbonara-day.md) - [Cauilflower-Based Frozen Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetable-based-pastas.md) - [Heat-and-Eat Plant Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-pasta-carbonara.md) - [Three-Ingredient Veggie Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggie-pasta.md) - [Comforting Cauliflower Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweetgreen-late-fall-menu.md) - [Frozen Spaghetti Carbonara Entrees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-spaghetti-carbonara.md) - [Cauliflower-Based Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cauliflower-based-ice-cream.md) - [Nutrient-Rich Cauliflower Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cauliflower-power-salad.md) - [Cauliflower-Based Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camembert-alternative.md)