How to Make Zoodles alla Carbonara - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional pasta, then zoodles alla Carbonara is the perfect recipe for you. This dish takes the classic Italian Carbonara sauce and combines it with zucchini noodles, also known as zoodles, for a lighter, vegetable-packed version of the beloved pasta dish.

Zoodles alla Carbonara is a great way to sneak in some extra veggies into your diet while still enjoying the rich flavors of a creamy Carbonara sauce. Plus, it's a fanta...

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Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 egg yolk
  • ⅔ cup shredded Pecorino cheese, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 ounces cubed pancetta, or to taste
  • 1 extra large zucchini, cut into noodle-shape strands
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Whisk eggs and egg yolk together in a bowl. Add Pecorino cheese and mix well.
  • Heat olive oil in a large wok or skillet over medium heat; cook and stir pancetta until cooked through but not crispy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the zucchini noodles (zoodles); cook and stir until zoodles are warmed but not soft and pancetta is slightly crispy, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove wok from heat.
  • Pour egg mixture over zoodles and stir until evenly coated. Top zoodles with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and black pepper.
  • Nutrition

    347 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 303mg
    • Sodium: 394mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 58mg
    • Calcium: 154mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 1051mg