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Grilled Zucchini Carbonara

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Grilling and Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian Inspired

Description

Creamy grilled zucchini carbonara made with spaghetti, crispy pancetta, charred zucchini, eggs, and parmesan cheese.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 12 ounces spaghetti
  • 2 medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 ounces pancetta, diced
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions

  1. Brush zucchini with olive oil and grill 3 to 4 minutes per side. Slice into strips.
  2. Cook spaghetti until al dente and reserve pasta water.
  3. Cook pancetta until crispy and add garlic briefly.
  4. Whisk eggs, yolks, parmesan, pepper, and salt.
  5. Toss hot pasta with pancetta and egg mixture, adding pasta water to create sauce.
  6. Fold in grilled zucchini and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Toss sauce off heat to prevent scrambling eggs.
  • Reserve pasta water for silky texture.
  • Best served fresh.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 620
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 65g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 210mg

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