Olive Garden Carbonara Copycat Recipe

Name: Olive Garden Carbonara Copycat Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 serving
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 12 ounces fresh mushrooms; 6 tablespoons minced scallions; 1/4 cup butter; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 quart milk; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 ounces fontina cheese; 18 ounces extra-thick bacon; 1 pound Spaghetti; 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh parsley; 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
8
Calories
729 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

Olive Garden Carbonara Copycat Recipe

Yvette Arnold

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Recreate Olive Garden's famous carbonara at home with this easy copycat recipe featuring a creamy cheese sauce, crispy bacon, and sautéed mushrooms.

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Ingredients

Servings

1/4 cup olive oil
12 ounces fresh mushrooms sliced
6 tablespoons minced scallions
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 quart milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 ounces fontina cheese freshly grated
18 ounces extra-thick bacon cooked crisp and chopped to 1/4 inch
1 pound Spaghetti
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

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Instructions

Heat the olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and scallions and sauté until the mushrooms are soft and golden. Set aside.
Melt the butter in a heavy 4-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the milk, salt, and pepper and stir vigorously with a wire whisk until the mixture barely comes to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes, whisking frequently while the sauce thickens. Add the Fontina, bacon, and sauteed vegetables, and stir until the cheese melts. Keep warm.
Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions. Drain well.
Add the spaghetti and parsley to the sauce, mix well, and transfer to a serving dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 729kcal (36%) Carbohydrates 52g (17%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 46g (71%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Cholesterol 82mg (27%) Sodium 825mg (34%) Potassium 438mg (13%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 555IU (11%) Vitamin C 0.8mg (1%) Calcium 262mg (26%) Iron 1.4mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 729 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	729kcal	36%
Carbohydrates	52g	17%
Protein	23g	46%
Fat	46g	71%
Saturated Fat	17g	85%
Cholesterol	82mg	27%
Sodium	825mg	34%
Potassium	438mg	9%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	7g	14%
Vitamin A	555IU	11%
Vitamin C	0.8mg	1%
Calcium	262mg	26%
Iron	1.4mg	8%