4.5 from 18 votes
Zucchini (Zettuccine) Carbonara
Thick Zucchini ribbons with crispy bacon pieces, smothered in a classic Carbonara Sauce = zero guilt, and made in under 8 minutes!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 serves
Calories: 257 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 4 large zucchini washed and unpeeled
- 8 oz middle bacon rashers (rind removed) or pancetta, cubed
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup cream thickened or half and half
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- ¼ cup Freshly grated Pecorino
- 1 pinch cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Slice each Zucchini in half lengthways. Using a vegetable peeler, peel ribbons to the centre of the Zucchini; flip and peel again. Discard centre core or chop finely to add to the sauce.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon (or Pancetta) and sauté until golden and crisp (about 5 minutes).
- While the bacon is frying; whisk the eggs, cream and cheeses together until well-combined.
- Add the Zucchini ribbons to the pan, and continue to sauté with the bacon until just starting to soften. Reduce heat down to low (very important), and slowly pour in the the egg mixture while stirring quickly until the sauce thickens. The residual heat will cook the eggs but work quickly to prevent the eggs from scrambling.
- Season with freshly cracked black pepper, add salt to your taste (if using); divide the 'Zettuccini' into bowls and serve immediately.
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Notes
- How does one make Zucchini ribbons without a Spiralizer? Like this:
- Slice your Zucchini lengthways in half, then using a vegetable peeler, peel along the length of your zucchini until reaching the core. Flip and repeat on the other side.
Nutrition Information
Calories
257kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
121mg
(40%)
Sodium
1.374mg
(0%)
Potassium
903mg
(26%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
1.075IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
58mg
(64%)
Calcium
216mg
(22%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4serves
Amount Per Serving
Calories 257
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 257kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 121mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 1.374mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 903mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1.075IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 58mg | 64% |
| Calcium | 216mg | 22% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.