Simple Carbonara....with Zucchini

That's an old classic of mine, early adopted from Jamie Oliver... I love it, because it can be made with rather simple and little ingredients. If you're on a trip and want to thank your hosts or just cook in the hostel, you won't need many fancy spices to make this. I did exactly this: I cooked this for my mom, when she visited me in Oxford (and there was almost nothing in the kitchen), I made it for my landlords in Abington and I cooked it for Sophie in Stockholm.

For four people cut 100g bacon and 2 small Zucchini in small stripes. While frying them in a pan, boil some water to cook 250g pasta (Penne or Farfalle). Spice the bacon and zucchini well with pepper and thyme, if available. Mix 150g grated Parmesan with 1 egg and 50ml cream or milk. Add sufficient pepper (pepper is the main spice and adds a lot to the taste). Turn of the heat on the pan, add the cooked pasta and let it cool for a minute before you add the egg mix. Steer until you have a nice creamy pasta.

Buon appetito!