Description
Zucchini Carbonara with Crispy Prosciutto and Burrata is a fresh, indulgent twist on a classic favorite. This dish features tender zucchini noodles enveloped in a creamy carbonara sauce, topped off with crunchy prosciutto and luscious burrata. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in, this recipe brings vibrant flavors to your table while keeping the cooking process simple and quick.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchinis (spiralized)
- 4 oz crispy prosciutto (sliced)
- 8 oz burrata cheese (torn into pieces)
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Spiralize the zucchini and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the prosciutto until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Sauté minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant, then add zucchini noodles and cook for 2-3 minutes until just tender.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, grated Parmesan, black pepper, and salt.
- Off the heat, pour the egg mixture over the zucchini noodles and stir quickly to create a creamy sauce.
- Gently fold in burrata pieces and top with crispy prosciutto before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Substitute zucchini with asparagus or spinach for variety. Experiment with different cheeses like pecorino or ricotta for unique flavors. For added texture, consider tossing in toasted pine nuts.