Bacon Mushroom Carbonara
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
940 kcal
Bacon Mushroom Carbonara
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Indulge in this savory bacon mushroom carbonara recipe! Creamy, crispy, and irresistibly flavorful—a perfect dish for pasta lovers.
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Ingredients
- 16 oz Spaghetti
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup Bacon (or pancetta, chopped into small bits)
- 2 cup crimini mushrooms (or wild mushroom, thinly sliced)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup pecorino (or parmesan, grated)
- 4 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- cracked pepper (for serving)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil, then the cook spaghetti for about 8 minutes(or according to package directions). Save ½ cup of the pasta water, drain the pasta and set aside.
- Heat a large fry pan or sauté pan to medium-high heat. Add the bacon, garlic, and olive oil and fry until crispy and browned, about 4-5 minutes.
- Next, add the mushrooms to the pan and cook until all the water has evaporated and the mushrooms are slightly browned, about 3-4 minutes.
- Transfer the cooked spaghetti to pan with the mushrooms and bacon and remove from the burner.
- Beat the eggs with ½ cup of the reserved pasta water, slowly add to pasta off heat. Return the pan to low heat and stir until thickened.
- Add butter, pecorino, and salt. Cook for additional 1-2 mins. Add more pasta water if too thick. Serve with cracked pepper.
Notes
- Beating the eggs with the hot pasta water is technique called tempering and is essential so the eggs don't scramble when they hit the pan.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
940kcal
(47%)
Carbohydrates
89g
(30%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
50g
(77%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
22g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
239mg
(80%)
Sodium
1239mg
(52%)
Potassium
571mg
(16%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
702IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
332mg
(33%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 940 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 940kcal | 47% |
| Carbohydrates | 89g | 30% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 50g | 77% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 239mg | 80% |
| Sodium | 1239mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 571mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 702IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 332mg | 33% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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