Courgette Carbonara
Creamy Bacon and Courgette Penne Pasta is a delicious and comforting dish that combines the smoky flavor of bacon with the freshness of courgettes. The creamy sauce made with double cream, eggs, and Parmesan cheese coats each penne pasta perfectly, creating a rich and satisfying meal. This recipe is quick and easy to make, perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a weekend treat. Serve it in warm pasta bowls with a side of crusty bread for a delightful dining experience.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 large/3 small courgettes cut into slices then halved
- 1 pack smoked bacon cut into lardons
- 2 tsp thyme dried or fresh
- 1 tsp pepper
- 150ml double cream
- 2 egg yolks
- 500g penne pasta
- 2 tbsp parmasan cheese
- crusty bread to serve
Instructions
- fry bacon in oil till crispy, boil water for pasta,
- add courgettes fry for 3 min add pepper and thyme fry until courgettes are soft, take off heat and leave while you cook the pasta.
- in a bowl whisk together cream, eggs and parmasan cheese
- add cooked pasta to bacon and courgette mixture add cream mixture and mix it all together.
- serve in warm pasta bowls with lots of crusty bread.
Yield
Serves 4
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