Spaghetti with zucchini and pancetta

Spaghetti with zucchini and pancetta is served hot, with a soft sauce that clings to the pasta. The fried zucchini stays in slices, while the egg and Parmesan bind the spaghetti in a creamy sauce, with pieces of pancetta throughout; I like it best right away, while the sauce is still glossy on the pasta. Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 34 minutes. Total time: 54 minutes. Serves: 4. Approximately 730 kcal and 28 g of protein per serving.
Ingredients
- 400 g zucchini
- 15 ml oil
- 2 garlic cloves
- 200 g pancetta
- 105 ml oil
- 2000 ml water
- 10 g salt for the pasta water
- 350 g spaghetti
- 3 eggs
- 4 tablespoons milk
- 30 g Parmesan
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
Preparation
1. Wash the zucchini, trim the ends and slice into rounds about 7 mm thick. Peel the garlic. 2. Heat 15 ml of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, until it starts to color. Add the pancetta and cook for 5 minutes, stirring, until lightly browned; turn off the heat. 3. In another skillet, heat 105 ml of oil. Fry the zucchini slices in batches, about 10 minutes in total, turning them until browned on both sides. Lift them out with a slotted spoon, add them to the pancetta and stir. 4. Bring 2000 ml of water to a boil; this takes about 10 minutes. Add 10 g of salt. 5. Cook the spaghetti for 5 minutes. I cooked fresh pasta for 5 minutes; for dried pasta, follow the time on the package. 6. In a bowl, mix the eggs with the milk, Parmesan, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper. 7. Drain the pasta and put it back in the pot it was cooked in. Add the zucchini and pancetta, then the egg mixture. Keep the heat on the lowest setting and stir gently for 3 minutes, until the sauce thickens and the egg is fully cooked. Serve hot.
Notes
Young, firm zucchini have less watery flesh; very large ones have more developed seeds, and the slices can soften while frying. Keep the slices a similar thickness; thicker ones may need another minute of frying on each side. If the pancetta is salty, reduce the salt in the eggs and taste the sauce before adding more. You can use 200 g of smoked pork belly or ham instead of pancetta; the combination with egg and Parmesan is reminiscent of zucchini carbonara. The dish contains gluten, eggs and dairy, and leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. Serve it with a tomato salad.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use dried spaghetti?
Yes, keep the amount at 350 g and cook it for the time stated on the package; many varieties need 8-10 minutes.
Can I use yellow zucchini too?
Yes, use the same 400 g and slice it into rounds about 8 mm thick; fry it just like green zucchini.
Why did the egg form lumps in the sauce?
Eggs start to coagulate at around 70°C; if the sauce gets too hot, it can curdle into flakes.
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