The classic version with guanciale has character and power, I know it well (take a look at my original recipe). But this vegetarian carbonara pasta with zucchini surprises with its balance: lighter and fresher, with zucchini sautéed in extra virgin olive oil and the scent of basil, and all the creamy texture provided by egg yolks, pecorino, and parmesan cheese…
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Roman Vignarola Pasta: Authentic Spring Tradition
Pasta alla Vignarola Romana is the essence of spring on a plate: when the market is filled with tender artichokes, sweet fava beans, and crunchy peas, the “vignaroli,” the street vendors of the Roman countryside, would gather the last of winter with the first spring sprouts of Italian cuisine. In my version, I add a touch of guanciale and a…
