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Father's Day Zucchini Noodle Carbonara Light

A light and healthy twist on the classic carbonara, featuring zucchini noodles for a refreshing and low-carb meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Zucchini Noodles
  • 4 medium zucchini spiralized
Sauce
  • 4 large egg yolks lightly beaten
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus extra for serving
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Pancetta
  • 4 ounces pancetta diced
Garlic
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
Salt
  • to taste salt

Method
 

Prepare the Zucchini Noodles
  1. Spiralize the zucchini using a spiralizer and set aside.
Cook the Pancetta
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced pancetta and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
Add Garlic
  1. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Combine Ingredients
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together egg yolks, Parmesan cheese, and black pepper.
  2. Remove the skillet from heat and quickly add the zucchini noodles, tossing to combine.
  3. Pour the egg mixture over the noodles and toss quickly to create a creamy sauce, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed.
Serve
  1. Season with salt to taste and serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, substitute pancetta with sautéed mushrooms.