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Pasta a la carbonara with zucchini and carrots

3 servings

20 minutes

Zucchini and carrot carbonara pasta is an exquisite variation of the classic Italian dish, adapted for lovers of light and healthy cuisine. Instead of traditional spaghetti, tender strips of zucchini and carrot are used, which combined with creamy sauce and crispy bacon create an extraordinarily harmonious flavor. The dish has a rich creamy-cheesy aroma with a hint of garlic and black pepper spiciness, while fresh basil adds a subtle note of Mediterranean freshness. This pasta is perfect for a light dinner or exquisite lunch, preserving Italian traditions but focusing on healthy ingredients. It is served hot with an extra portion of grated parmesan to enhance its tenderness and richness of flavor.

Energy value per serving
CaloriesProteinsFatsCarbohydrates
437.5
kcal
21.6g
grams
34.4g
grams
11.9g
grams
Ingredients
3servings
Zucchini
2 
pc
Carrot
2 
pc
Ground dried garlic
 
pinch
Bacon
5 
pc
Cream 20%
100 
ml
Grated Parmesan cheese
5 
tbsp
Ground black pepper
 
to taste
Basil
1 
sprig
Olive oil
2 
tsp
Cooking steps
  • 1

    Wash and peel the vegetables. Using a vegetable peeler or spiralizer, cut the zucchini into very thin long strips (about the size of spaghetti), lightly salt, and place in a colander to drain excess liquid. Also cut the carrot into thin strips and set aside.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Zucchini2 pieces
    2. Carrot2 pieces
  • 2

    Thoroughly squeeze the zucchini strips. Heat half of the oil in a pan, add the zucchini and carrot spaghetti, add dried garlic and sauté for about 5 minutes (make sure the vegetables don't fall apart and remain slightly firm).

    Required ingredients:
    1. Zucchini2 pieces
    2. Carrot2 pieces
    3. Ground dried garlic pinch
    4. Olive oil2 teaspoons
  • 3

    In a saucepan, heat the remaining oil, add the bacon cut into thin strips, fry for 1-2 minutes, add cream and grated cheese, let the cheese melt, and then add the vegetable paste. Mix everything and turn off the heat.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Bacon5 piece
    2. Cream 20%100 ml
    3. Grated Parmesan cheese5 tablespoon
  • 4

    Serve immediately, seasoned with black pepper, topped with grated cheese and garnished with basil.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Ground black pepper to taste
    2. Grated Parmesan cheese5 tablespoon
    3. Basil1 sprig

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