Courgette carbonara
All the silky richness of a carbonara, with golden courgette in place of the bacon. Black pepper does the rest.
- Time30 min
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.78 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Boil the spaghetti in plenty of salted water following the packet instructions. Save a mugful of the water, then drain.
10 min - 2
While it cooks, heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium-high heat. Fry the courgettes for 8 minutes until deeply golden and a little crisp at the edges.
8 min - 3
Add the garlic and half the black pepper and cook for 1 minute. Take the pan off the heat.
- 4
Beat the eggs, yolks and cheese together in a bowl with the rest of the pepper.
- 5
Add the hot drained spaghetti to the courgettes. Pour in the egg mix and toss quickly with a splash of pasta water, off the heat, for about 1 minute. The sauce should turn glossy and creamy, not scrambled.
- 6
Serve straight away with the parsley and more cheese on top.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.