"Spaghetti alla carbonara di zucchine" is a delicious and versatile pasta dish that combines the classic flavors of carbonara with the freshness of zucchini. This delightful recipe is sure to impress your friends and family with its creamy sauce, crispy zucchini, and flavorful bacon. In this article, we will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to create the perfect "spaghetti alla carbonara di zucchine", ensuring that your pasta is cooked to perfection and bursting with flavor.
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BEAUTIFUL ZUCCHINI CARBONARA
Steps:
- Carbonara is a classic pasta sauce made with cream, bacon and Parmesan and is absolutely delicious. Try to buy the best ingredients you can, as that's what really helps to make this dish amazing. I'm using a flowering variegated variety of thyme but normal thyme is fine to use. When it comes to the type of pasta, you can serve carbonara with spaghetti or linguine, but I've been told by Italian mammas (who I don't argue with!) that penne is the original, so that's what I'm using in this recipe.
- Before you start cooking, it's important to get yourself a very large pan, or use a high-sided roasting pan so you can give the pasta a good toss.
- Put a large pan of salted water on to boil. Halve and then quarter any larger zucchini lengthwise. Cut out and discard any fluffy middle bits, and slice the zucchini at an angle into pieces roughly the same size and shape as the penne. Smaller zucchini can simply be sliced finely. Your water will now be boiling, so add the penne to the pan and cook according to the package instructions.
- To make your creamy carbonara sauce, put the egg yolks into a bowl, add the cream and half the Parmesan, and mix together with a fork. Season lightly with salt and pepper and set aside.
- Heat a very large frying pan (a 14-inch is a good start - every house should have one!), add a good splash of olive oil and fry the pancetta or bacon until dark brown and crisp. Add the zucchini slices and 2 big pinches of black pepper, not just to season but to give it a bit of a kick. Sprinkle in the thyme leaves, give everything a stir, so the zucchini is coated with all the lovely bacon-flavored oil, and fry until they start to turn lightly golden and have softened slightly.
- It's very important to get this next bit right or your carbonara could end up ruined. You need to work quickly. When the pasta is cooked, drain it, reserving a little of the cooking water. Immediately, toss the pasta in the pan with the zucchini, bacon and lovely flavors, then remove from the heat and add a ladleful of the reserved cooking water and your creamy sauce. Stir together quickly. (No more cooking now, otherwise you'll scramble the eggs.)
- Get everyone around the table, ready to eat straightaway. While you're tossing the pasta and sauce, sprinkle in the rest of the Parmesan and a little more of the cooking water if needed, to give you a silky and shiny sauce. Taste quickly for seasoning. If you've managed to get any zucchini flowers, tear them over the top, then serve and eat immediately, as the sauce can become thick and stodgy if left too long.
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ZUCCHINI SPAGHETTI
Fooled my husband into eating his vegetables. When fully cooked, the texture is like an al dente pasta. You can turn this vegetarian by omitting the ground beef.
Provided by Sarah
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 30m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef and black pepper in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
- Mix tomato sauce, tomatoes, salt, basil, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and red pepper flakes into ground beef; cook and stir until sauce is warmed through, about 2 minutes. Stir tomato paste into sauce.
- Mix zucchini "noodles" into sauce, pressing down to fully submerge them; simmer over medium-low heat until zucchini is tender, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.8 calories, Carbohydrate 29.4 g, Cholesterol 92.9 mg, Fat 24.6 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 32.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 3800.7 mg, Sugar 18 g
SPAGHETTI ALLA CARBONARA: THE TRADITIONAL ITALIAN RECIPE
This dish was created in the Lazio region (the area around Rome) in the middle of the 20th century, after World War Two. We don't use cream, milk, garlic, onions or other strange ingredients; we use only guanciale, eggs, pecorino cheese, and lots of black pepper (carbonaro is the Italian for coal miner). This isn't the Italian-American version, it's the real, creamy carbonara and it comes right from Italy, where I live. Buon appetito.
Provided by ivan zeta
Categories Pasta Carbonara
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add guanciale (see Cook's Note). Cook, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and crispy, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and drain on paper towels.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 9 minutes. Drain and return to the pot. Let cool, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
- Whisk eggs, half of the Pecorino Romano cheese, and some black pepper in a bowl until smooth and creamy. Pour egg mixture over pasta, stirring quickly, until creamy and slightly cooled. Stir in guanciale. Top with remaining Pecorino Romano cheese and more black pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 763.7 calories, Carbohydrate 85.1 g, Cholesterol 199.8 mg, Fat 28.4 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 1181.6 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
SPAGHETTI ALLA CARBONARA
This is from an italian cookbook that i won at a social about 10 years ago. It's one of the easier recipes in the book. Very tasty.
Provided by sheri77
Categories Spaghetti
Time 55m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, put butter and olive oil in small skillet over medium high heat.
- When butter has melted, add the pancetta (i prefer to use bacon) and cook until it is well browned but not crisp.
- Add the white wine and continue cooking until it has been reduced by about half.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl (large enough to hold the pasta) lightly beat egg yolks with the grated cheese, parsley, pinch of salt, and a generous amount of fresh black pepper.
- When pasta is cooked, drain it and add to the mixing bowl containing egg yolks and cheese.
- Toss until pasta is coated, then add the hot pancetta mixture.
- Toss again then serve at once.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.6, Fat 12.6, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 139, Sodium 86.3, Carbohydrate 32, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 1, Protein 8.4
Tips for Making the Best Spaghetti alla Carbonara di Zucchine:
- Choose high-quality spaghetti: Look for a brand that uses durum wheat semolina and has a good texture.
- Cook the spaghetti al dente: This means cooking it until it is still slightly firm to the bite.
- Use fresh zucchini: This will give the dish a brighter flavor and a more vibrant color.
- Slice the zucchini thinly: This will help it cook evenly and quickly.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the zucchini, make sure to give it enough space in the pan so that it can brown properly.
- Use a good quality Parmesan cheese: This will add a rich, nutty flavor to the dish.
- Add the eggs and cheese mixture to the pasta while it is still hot: This will help the sauce to thicken and coat the pasta evenly.
- Serve the pasta immediately: This dish is best enjoyed fresh out of the pan.
Conclusion:
Spaghetti alla Carbonara di Zucchine is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. With its creamy sauce, crispy zucchini, and salty Parmesan cheese, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new pasta recipe, give Spaghetti alla Carbonara di Zucchine a try. You won't be disappointed!
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