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How To Make Vegetarian Carbonara

Upgrade pasta night with this creamy, cozy vegetarian carbonara! Made with savory mushrooms, egg yolks, and a healthy dose of Parmesan, this is comfort food at its finest (we've dozens of 5-star reviews to prove it!). Perfect for weeknights, date nights, or anytime you need a plate full of comfort!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 545 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter 28 g
  • 3 cups sliced mushrooms 180 g
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lb uncooked spaghetti 450 g
  • 2 Tbsp salt
  • 4 egg yolks room temperature
  • 2 whole eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese 85 g

Instructions

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  1. Mushrooms: Melt butter in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add mushrooms and garlic, cooking until mushrooms lose their moisture and become soft, about 5 minutes.
  2. Whisk Eggs: Whisk together the egg yolks and whole eggs until evenly mixed. Stir in the Parmesan.
  3. Pasta: Bring a large pot of water to a boil, then add salt and spaghetti. Cook according to the package instructions until spaghetti is al dente. When finished, save 1 cup of the water that you cooked the pasta in, and strain out the rest.
  4. Temper Eggs: Very slowly drizzle the 1 cup of pasta water into the eggs, whisking as you pour. This tempers the eggs so that they won't scramble when they hit the hot noodles.
  5. Combine: Stir the egg mixture and mushrooms into the spaghetti noodles. Top with cracked black pepper and more Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 545kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 65.8g (22%) Protein 26.9g (54%) Fat 19.8g (30%) Saturated Fat 9.4g (47%) Cholesterol 405mg (135%) Sodium 310mg (13%) Potassium 426mg (12%) Fiber 0.6g (2%) Sugar 1.2g (2%) Calcium 245mg (25%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 545

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 545kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 65.8g 22%
Protein 26.9g 54%
Fat 19.8g 30%
Saturated Fat 9.4g 47%
Cholesterol 405mg 135%
Sodium 310mg 13%
Potassium 426mg 9%
Fiber 0.6g 2%
Sugar 1.2g 2%
Calcium 245mg 25%
Iron 6mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.