Grilled Zucchini Carbonara and the Weekly Menu #FarmersMarketWeek

 We celebrated National Sneak Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor's Porch Day earlier this week.  I was, in fact, gifted Zucchini from my neighbor.  If you aren't that lucky, pick some up next time you are at your local Farmers Market because you are going to want to make this delicious Grilled Zucchini Carbonara.....

Today is the final day of Farmers Market Week......

I'd like to thank Jolene, of Jolene's Recipe Journal, for all her hard work for this event each year.  It is always one of my favorites, and I hope you enjoyed it as well.  Let's see what everyone's final dish is for this year.......

• Green Bean Salad with Tomatoes, Arugula, and Basil Dressing by Karen's Kitchen Stories
• Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread by Magical Ingredients
• Easy Chicken Stir-Fry by A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures
• French Green Bean Potato Salad with Fresh Herbs by Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck Survive Despite a Whiskered Accomplice
• Grilled Zucchini Carbonara by A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Jalapeno Corn Cakes by Jolene's Recipe Journal
• Refrigerator Zucchini Pickles by Rave About Food
• Ratatouille by That Recipe
• Sun-dried Tomato Pesto by Art of Natural Living

Sliced zucchini grilled until tender, tossed with pasta in a classic carbonara sauce.  I did not add any pork to my carbonara as I was serving this on a Meatless Monday, but some crisped pancetta would have been a wonderful addition.

Thanks for joining us. If you missed the other recipes, you can find links at Monday's post featuring a Summer Chicken Stew or Wednesday's post featuring Sweet Corn Risotto with Shrimp.

Tomorrow, Nicole and Pierre are coming out to spend the day.  We will have an early birthday celebration for Pierre.  On Sunday, we are going to Jessica and Julien's to celebrate Julien's birthday.  Other than that, the week is pretty quiet.  I foresee a lot of pool time in my future.

Here is our Weekly Menu.  What's on your menu this week?

Saturday-Pierre's Birthday Dinner

Corn Fritters

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Grilled Pork Tenderloin

Mediterranean White Bean Salad

Zucchini, Corn, and Jalapeno Saute

Pilafi

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Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake

Sunday Supper

Birthday Celebration at Jessica's

Meatless Monday

Sweet Corn and Jalapeno Quiche

Taco Tuesday

Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

Wok Wednesday

Pork Fried Rice (using leftover grilled tenderloin)

Thursday

Hamburgers

Baked Beans

Fish Friday

Fish and Chips

Entrees, Pasta, Meatless, Vegetarian, Quick, Easy

Entrees, Pasta

Italian

Yield: 4 servings

Author: Wendy Klik

Grilled Zucchini Carbonara

Sliced zucchini grilled until tender, tossed with pasta in a classic carbonara sauce. 

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 15 MinTotal time: 30 Min

Ingredients

• 2 zucchini, cut into 1/4 inch rounds or half moons
• 2 T. olive oil
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 12 oz. fettuccine
• 6 egg yolks
• 1 egg
• 3 oz. shaved parmesan cheese
• large handful of basil leaves, chopped
• 1 T. butter
• 1 T. white miso paste
• 2 t. grated lemon zest

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions.
2. While waiting for the water to boil, toss the zucchini with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Heat a grill to medium-high heat.
3. After you put the pasta in the water, place the zucchini onto a vegetable grill pan and place it onto the grill. While the pasta boils, toss the zucchini occasionally, and cook until char marks appear and the zucchini is tender. Remove from heat and set aside.
4. Whisk together the egg yolks, egg, cheese, butter, miso, basil, lemon zest, and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl.
5. When the pasta is cooked to the desired tenderness, drain it and add it to the egg yolk mixture along with the zucchini. Gently toss it in the egg mixture until glossy and coated.
6. Divide between 4 bowls and serve with additional cheese if desired.

Notes

Adapted from a recipe found in Delish.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

615

Fat (grams)

25 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

10 g

Carbs (grams)

70 g

Fiber (grams)

4 g

Net carbs

65 g

Sugar (grams)

5 g

Protein (grams)

26 g

Sodium (milligrams)

612 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

355 mg

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