Courgetti carbonara
A twist on the traditional carbonara using courgette ribbons instead of spaghetti and omitting the cream for a gluten-free, low-carb, high-protein version of the dish.
Ingredients
Serves: 2
- 2 eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- 160g grated Pecorino cheese, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oi
- 60g cubed pancetta, or to taste
- 1 extra large courgette, sliced into strands using a spiraliser
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
Method
Prep:15min ›
Cook:5min ›
Ready in:20min
- Whisk eggs and egg yolk together in a bowl. Add grated Pecorino cheese and mix well.
- Heat olive oil in a large wok or frying pan over medium heat; cook and stir pancetta until cooked through but not crispy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the courgette strands (courgetti); cook and stir until courgette has warmed through but not too soft and pancetta is slightly crispy, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove pan from heat.
- Pour egg mixture over courgetti and stir until evenly coated. Top with Parmesan cheese and freshly cracked black pepper.
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Reviews & ratings
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Reviews in English (9)
Delicious and so quick to make! I actually used 3 courgettes as from experience I know that they cook down to a small amount. I also added a large spoon of crème fresh but it didn't need it. I am still adjusting to healthy eating after living on pasta for years!! Would make it again. - 10 May 2016
Made for a party and everyone loved it. Even the picky eaters! I also made a few changes, adding 2 cloves of garlic, a spiralized onion, substituting bacon for pancetta, using Parmesan cheese only (to whisk with eggs & to finish), and only used 2 whole eggs. - 11 Sep 2016 (Review from Allrecipes US | Canada)
I have been looking for a new way to use zoodles and this was delicious and easy! I followed the recipe as is but added some minced garlic. I used two small zucchinis for myself and boyfriend, however, I think next time I will use 3-4. Thanks for sharing! - 29 Jan 2016 (Review from Allrecipes US | Canada)