Veggie Carbonara

Make sure that the eggs are room temperature when you add them as it will affect the consistency and the way they cook if they are too cold. To make sure that the eggs do not scramble when you add them to the warm pasta, you can slowly drizzle a bit of pasta water into the eggs while you whisk thoroughly to temper. Try adding a drizzle of lemon juice to freshen up the dish. Make sure that you use enough black pepper to create balance between the creamy and salty from butter and parmesan.

Our vegetarian carbonara is made with kale and walnuts. It has a bit of an autumn vibe, but you can make it all year round and adjust the vegetables to fit the season and your preferences. For example, add spinach or steamed broccoli for a more filling veggie carbonara. Or sautéed mushroom or courgette for extra softness and rich flavour. If you want crunch in every bite, add asparagus. Roast them for a few minutes in butter for maximum deliciousness and chop into smaller pieces so they are easy to eat. Food is as much about looks as it is about flavour, so why not add a bit of colour in the form of a kick from red onions or a subtle sweetness from cherry tomatoes? If you prefer a more savoury taste, you can use sun-dried tomatoes instead. It is called veggie carbonara for a reason, so suit yourself and add your favourite vegetables or whatever you have in your kitchen to create your own personal recipe filled with the flavours and textures you prefer.

Vegetarian carbonara is easy and delicious. Kale is a good choice for a veggie carbonara as it is filling and contributes with texture as well as flavour. But you can use any vegetables you like, for example, courgette, mushroom, onion, or broccoli. Boil the pasta in one saucepan while you prepare the carbonara in another. Sauté your chosen vegetables and mix with the drained pasta as well as a mixture of egg and parmesan. See a more detailed description of how to make vegetarian carbonara in our recipe.

Carbonara with vegetables is very common. It is a nice rethinking of the traditional and popular spaghetti carbonara where you get a chance to fill your dinner with all your favourite vegetables without sacrificing the creamy deliciousness of the well-known carbonara.

In this recipe, we use kale, but you can add almost any vegetable you want to your vegetarian carbonara. For example, spinach, peas, mushroom, or tomatoes. It is all up to you and what you have in your kitchen.

If you have leftover veggie carbonara you can keep it in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat it in a saucepan or the microwave. If you want to add a bit of freshness to the leftovers, add fresh spinach or herbs when you reheat it.