110min 4 ppl
Vegetarian Carbonara
30 minutes
2 people
Medium31–60 min or 7–12 steps
30 min · 8 steps
Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps
560 kcalper person
Protein 26g
Carbs 64g
Fats 22g
About this dish
All the silky richness of a classic carbonara — eggs, aged pecorino, and cracked pepper — with crispy courgette ribbons replacing the meat and adding a fresh bite.
Allergy Info
Dairy, Gluten, Eggs
Diet Info
Vegetarian
Ingredients
Fresh Produce
- courgettescut into thin ribbons with a peeler2 medium
Dairy & Eggs
- egg yolks3
- whole egg1
- pecorino romanofinely grated, plus extra to serve60 g
- parmesanfinely grated30 g
Dried Goods
- spaghetti160 g
Spices & Seasonings
- freshly cracked black pepper1 tsp
- salt to taste
Oils & Condiments
- olive oil2 tbsp
Utensils
- large pot
- large frying pan
- vegetable peeler
- grater
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- colander
- tongs
Method
1
Peel the courgettes into thin ribbons using a vegetable peeler. Finely grate the pecorino and parmesan. Separate the egg yolks from the whites and keep one whole egg aside.
Approx. 10 minutes
2
Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a rolling boil.
Approx. 5 minutes
3
Add the spaghetti and cook according to packet instructions until al dente. Reserve 200ml of the pasta cooking water before draining.
Approx. 9 minutes
4
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Add the courgette ribbons and cook for 5 minutes, tossing occasionally, until golden at the edges. Season lightly with salt and remove from the heat.
Approx. 5 minutes
5
In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, whole egg, grated pecorino, parmesan and cracked black pepper until smooth.
Approx. 2 minutes
6
Add the drained spaghetti to the pan with the courgettes and toss to combine.
Approx. 1 minutes
7
Off the heat, pour in the egg mixture with a splash of reserved pasta water and toss vigorously for 2 minutes until silky and glossy. Add more pasta water gradually if needed to loosen the sauce.
Approx. 2 minutes
8
Serve immediately with extra grated pecorino and a generous twist of black pepper.
Approx. 1 minutes
