Vegetarian Carbonara with Zucchini

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Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Slice the zucchini into rounds.
  2. 2Heat a glug of extra virgin olive oil in a pan and add the sliced zucchini.
  3. 3Season with salt and stir until golden brown.
  4. 4Boil water in a pot, add salt, and cook the bucatini pasta according to package instructions.
  5. 5Meanwhile, grate the pecorino romano cheese and whisk it together with the eggs in a bowl.
  6. 6Add some cooked zucchini and their oil to the egg mixture and whisk to combine.
  7. 7Drain the cooked pasta and add it to the pan with the zucchini.
  8. 8Stir the pasta until well-coated with zucchini oil.
  9. 9Add the egg and cheese mixture into the pasta in the pan.
  10. 10Stir well to combine and create a creamy sauce.
  11. 11Serve the pasta on a plate, top with a few fried zucchini slices, and season with fresh black pepper.

Ingredients

  • 1 glug extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 zucchini
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 handful Bucatini pasta
  • 1 cup pecorino romano cheese
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 pinch black pepper

Equipment

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