Italian · Dinner
Creamy Zucchini Mozzarella Pasta
Carbonara di Zucchine e Mozzarella
An Italian-style spaghetti carbonara built around pan-fried zucchini ribbons and torn mozzarella in place of guanciale, finished with egg yolks, parmigiano, and black pepper for the silky meatless take on the Roman pasta classic.
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10 minsPrep
20 minsCook
30 minsTotal
MediumLevel
Nutrition per serving
580Calories
28gProtein
32gFat
48gCarbs
3gSugar
3gFiber
890mgSodium
185mgChol
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Instructions
1
Prep
Cut 440g zucchini into thin ribbons with a peeler. Whisk 4 egg yolks, 60g grated parmigiano, and 1 tsp coarse black pepper in a heatproof bowl until thick and pale. Slice 4 garlic cloves. Tear 120g mozzarella into small pieces. Chop 2 tbsp parsley.
2
Boil
Bring a pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Cook 200g spaghetti for 8 minutes until al dente. Reserve 200ml pasta water before draining.
3
Saute
Heat 6 tbsp olive oil in a wide pan over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Add garlic, cook 60 seconds until pale gold. Add zucchini ribbons, toss 5 minutes until tender and lightly golden, season with 0.5 tsp salt and 0.5 tsp black pepper.
4
Build
Add torn mozzarella to the zucchini pan, toss 30 seconds until softened but not fully melted. Reduce heat to low. Add drained spaghetti, toss 30 seconds to coat in oil and combine.
5
Finish
Remove pan from heat. Pour egg-parmigiano mixture over pasta and toss vigorously for 60 seconds, adding 4 to 5 tbsp pasta water gradually, until silky and glossy without scrambling.
6
Plate
Transfer to 2 warm wide bowls. Scatter 10g finishing parmigiano, 0.5 tsp coarse pepper, and parsley over each portion. Serve immediately while silky.
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Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 440g (15.5 oz) zucchini
- 200g (7.1 oz) spaghetti
- 4 medium egg yolks
- 120g (4.2 oz) low-moisture mozzarella
- 80g (2.8 oz) Parmigiano Reggiano
- 90ml (6 tbsp) extra virgin olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2.5 tsp salt
- 2 tsp coarse black pepper
- 2 tbsp flat-leaf parsley