Maella

Creamy Zucchini Carbonara


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Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1

    Cook bacon in a large pan or skillet over low heat until crisp. Chop bacon and set aside reserving bacon fat in pan.

  2. 2

    Increase heat to medium and add olive oil. Saute zucchini and garlic, stirring occasionally.

  3. 3

    Add pasta to boiling salted water and cook until al dente, reserving at least 1 cup of pasta water.

  4. 4

    When zucchini is soft, jammy and starting to stick to the bottom, deglaze with a big splash of pasta water scraping the bottom.

  5. 5

    Add spaghetti and toss with Parmesan, another 1/2 cup of pasta water and cream. Toss vigorously to combine until silky, adding additional pasta water if pasta.

  6. 6

    Spread pasta among two bowls and top with bacon, serve and enjoy.