4.8 from 15 votes
Olive Garden Carbonara Copycat Recipe
Recreate Olive Garden's famous carbonara at home with this easy copycat recipe featuring a creamy cheese sauce, crispy bacon, and sautéed mushrooms.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 729 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 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
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.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.