A twist on the traditional carbonara using zucchini squash noodles and omitting the cream for a gluten-free, low-carb, high-protein dish.
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- 0.67 cups 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
Instructions
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1
Whisk eggs and egg yolk together in a bowl. Add Pecorino cheese and mix well.
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2
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.
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3
Pour egg mixture over zoodles and stir until evenly coated. Top zoodles with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and black pepper.
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