Courgette carbonara

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• Joan Killeen

  12 October 2009

  Joan Killeen commented on this recipe

  This is a really great idea for a super fast supper. The grated courgettes add a lovely new dimension to the basic carbonara. However I did change the recipe slightly. First I finely sliced a big onion into half moons which I softened slowly in a little olive oil until soft and sweet. Then I continued with the recipe. For 300g pasta I used two egg yolks and skipped the cream. The egg yolk just disappears into the pasta and makes a lovely light sauce. Cream is too heavy in carbonara for my taste.

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• Joan Killeen

  12 October 2009

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• Ranja

  13 October 2009

  Ranja commented on this recipe

  Very interesting recipe! I would definetilty try but think would avoid egg.

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• Gwenny

  13 October 2009

  Gwenny commented on this recipe

  Maybe without the pancetta? I'm veggie.

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• gibbon_plinth

  14 October 2009

  gibbon_plinth commented on this recipe

  Gwenny, me too - I'm going to try this with veggie not!bacon instead :D

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• Marianne

  18 October 2009

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  Lovey - I agree all the way with Joan, although did not add onion. But the courgettes do work wonders and it's altogether moreish

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• RobMurphy

  12 April 2010

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  I don't usually enjoy creamy sauces like Carbonara but this recipe was excellent.

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• Blondie

  13 April 2010

  Blondie rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I found the cream did not emulsify as much as I thought it was and I was left with a puddle of cream in the bottom of my bowl. However I did double the recipe and it tasted delicious. I would add more courgette next time- perhaps in ribbons rather than grated

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• thynk2much

  18 May 2010

  thynk2much rated and commented on this recipe

  

  This was really delicious and a great alternative to regular carbonara. So easy to make, didn't add a thing and I loved it.

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• Belkey

  08 July 2010

  Belkey rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Delicious - loved the addition of the grated courgette and also the technique of adding the pasta straight from the water with tongs - it stopped it clumping together and was really easy to mix in with the sauce. Used half fat creme fraiche instead of cream and it worked just as well.

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• mi4ence

  03 August 2010

  mi4ence rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Excellent recipe - I used 3% fat cream and turkey fillet instead of pancetta... and wholewheat pasta :) the low fat version I got from that fabulous recipe got serious applause at home!

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• Kate

  04 August 2010

  Kate rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Fab recipe - used rice noodles to make gluten free. Works well with less cream and even added an extra courgette. Used smoked bacon - really delicious and kids loved it too.

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• Julie S

  18 August 2010

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  Lovely and quick!

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• Chefette

  20 August 2010

  Chefette rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Loved it, shared with a few friends, all positive comments.

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• Janice

  23 August 2010

  Janice rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Used bacon and found recipe very tasty. Was quick to make and instructions were easy to follow

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• Janice

  23 August 2010

  Janice commented on this recipe

  Used bacon and found recipe very tasty. Was quick to make and instructions were easy to follow

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• Twiggles

  23 August 2010

  Twiggles rated and commented on this recipe

  

  The sauce was so easy to make and so tasty. I will be making this again as my family enjoyed it. Next time, I plan to add onions and mushrooms.

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• lizzyowlmarlene

  27 August 2010

  lizzyowlmarlene commented on this recipe

  Used the courgettes from my garden and tried this as something different to do with some of my crop. I really enjoyed it and am about to repeat the recipe for the second time, but I think I will add a little of the pasta water this time to make a slightly thinner sauce.

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• dollydolittle

  22 September 2010

  dollydolittle rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Strangely enjoyable! We've had this several times now. Yellow courgettes work particularly well.

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• Barkaz

  11 February 2011

  Barkaz commented on this recipe

  For a delish low fat version switch the cream for qark - I used a 250g sized tub and it was scrumptious! and instead of pancetta i used 150g of smoked bacon cut offs that the butcher was selling off cheap and removed any visible fat... my friends liked it so much I had to hand over the recipe!!

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Ingredients

• 70g pack cubetti di pancetta
• 2 medium courgettes , grated
• 1 garlic clove , crushed
• 1 egg yolk
• 5 tbsp single cream
• 30g Parmesan , finely grated
• 150g fettuccine

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Serves 2

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Ready in 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 70g pack cubetti di pancetta
• 2 medium courgettes , grated
• 1 garlic clove , crushed
• 1 egg yolk
• 5 tbsp single cream
• 30g Parmesan , finely grated
• 150g fettuccine

Per serving

562 kcalories, protein 27.4g, carbohydrate 58.6g, fat 25.9 g, saturated fat 12.2g, fibre 3.1g, salt 2.12 g

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