Zucchini Carbonara using a Thermomix
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If you thought carbonara was all about the pasta and bacon, think again! This Carbonara-style zucchini pasta gives a fresh twist to the classic dish, swapping out traditional spaghetti for vibrant zucchini noodles, perfect for those who want to sneak in some veggies without losing flavor. Originating from the heart of Italy, carbonara is traditionally made with eggs, cheese, and pancetta, but here we’re giving it a playful makeover. The rich clotted cream and egg yolks create a luxurious sauce that clings to every strand, making it a decadent yet guilt-free indulgence! Fun fact: Did you know that carbonara is said to have been invented by Italian charcoal workers? So, if they can whip up a delicious meal amidst the smoke and soot, you can undoubtedly create this culinary masterpiece in your cozy kitchen!
Ingredients
- 500 g Zucchini
- 1 Clove of garlic
- 10 g Olive oil
- 100 g Bacon pieces
- 2 Eggs
- 50 g Whipping cream
- 50 g Parmesan cheese
- 1 Pinch(es) Salt
- 1 Pinch(es) Pepper
Steps
Zucchini Noodles
- Wash, cut in pieces, and add 500 g of zucchini in a bowl.
- Use a vegetable peeler or mandoline to create Zucchini noodles.
- Setaside the preparation content at the bowl.
Carbonara Sauce
- Cut in pieces, and add 1 clove of garlic in the food processor bowl.
- Mix chop: 3sec / 0°C / Speed 5.
- Add 10 g of olive oil, 100 g of bacon pieces in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 5:00min / 120°C / Speed 1.
- Transfer the content of the food processor bowl in a mixing bowl.
- Wash the food processor bowl.
- Add 2 eggs, 50 g of whipping cream, 50 g of parmesan cheese, 1 pinch(es) of salt, 1 pinch(es) of pepper in the mixing bowl.
- Mix manual: 0sec / 0°C / Speed 1.
Final Assembly
- Transfer the content of the mixing bowl in the bowl.
- Transfer the content of the bowl in the food processor bowl.
- Add the Zucchini noodles to the robot bowl with the bacon and garlic mixture.
- Mix manual: 3:00min / 100°C / Speed 1.
- Pour the egg and cream mixture into the robot bowl.
- Mix manual: 1:00min / 80°C / Speed 2.
- Garnish with additional grated Parmesan Cheese and Pepper, if desired.
- Serve Hot.
