The special carbonara is a variation of the famous Roman dish characterized by the presence of zucchini, which give a note of freshness and lightness to the dish. Its origin is not entirely clear, but it is thought to have been created in the 1960s in a restaurant in Rome. The recipe uses spaghetti, eggs, grated Pecorino, garlic, olive oil, chopped parsley and salt. Special carbonara is a tasty first course with a unique flavor, perfect to prepare in any season.
Heat 3 tablespoons of oil with 2 garlic cloves, add the zucchini and cook over low heat for 20 minutes
Whisk the eggs and the yolk with the Pecorino
Cook the spaghetti, drain them when al dente and pour them over the eggs
Immediately add the zucchini after removing the garlic and the chopped parsley
Mix well and serve
Italia, Lazio
| Energy (kcal) | 224.25 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 35.68 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 1.56 |
| Fat (g) | 4.59 |
| of which Saturates (g) | 1.88 |
| Protein (g) | 11.36 |
| Fiber (g) | 1.78 |
| Sale (g) | 0.14 |
