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Courgette and Bacon Carbonara
10 minutes + 20 minutes
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 500 g fettuccine
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 4 rashers bacon, sliced
- 4 courgettes sliced on an angle
- 4 eggs
- 100 g Parmesan cheese, grated finely
- 100 ml cream
- 1 cup fresh herb leaves (e.g. basil, thyme, parsley)
- Freshly ground salt and pepper to taste
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How to Cook Perfect Pasta
Method
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In a large pot of salted boiling water cook pasta per packet instructions.
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Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and bacon and cook for 4 or 5 minutes until slightly coloured. Add courgettes and cook for a further 2 or 3 minutes.
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In a small bowl, lightly beat eggs with a fork and add Parmesan cheese, cream and herbs. Season with salt and pepper.
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Drain pasta, and add to the bacon and courgette mix. Toss through.
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Turn off the heat, and add the egg mixture to the pan. Stir until well combined.
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Serve straight from the pan with a little extra Parmesan on top.
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