The Recipe:

• Wash the courgettes and cut into julienne strips.
• Meanwhile, bring a saucepan of water to the boil and cook the spaghetti.
• Whilst the pasta is cooking, heat a drop of extra virgin olive oil in a frying pan and brown the garlic clove.
• Next, brown the Negroni cubed ham and then add the courgettes sliced into julienne strips.
• Whilst the courgettes are cooking, in a bowl, beat the egg with a generous sprinkling of black pepper and parmesan.
• Now, drain the pasta, stir in the courgettes, Negroni cubed ham, and the egg.
   

A lighter version of the classic, this courgette and ham carbonara makes for a perfect main course for a family dinner or Sunday lunch: this version, given a lift with the sweet notes of the courgettes and Negroni cubed ham, is the perfect twist on the classic carbonara for an original, tasty dish that will blow you away. The zingy flavour of the traditionally used pancetta is contrasted with the courgettes and the ham, which work beautifully with the egg.

At the end of the day, experimenting is what cooking is all about, so say the top chefs. Have a go at making this courgette and ham carbonara and surprise your guests with this original version. This easy recipe is sure to be a favourite with adults and children alike, with a little extra something special; Negroni cubed ham!