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Sprout and Wild Mushroom Carbonara

A delicious vegetarian twist on a pasta classic, this Sprout and Wild Mushroom Carbonara is a great way to use up those leftover sprouts that are lurking in your fridge!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 427 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion , Italian , British

Ingredients

  • 300 g spaghetti or linguine
  • 20 g butter
  • 200 g sprouts sliced finely
  • 100 g wild mushrooms (or sliced normal mushrooms)
  • 2 garlic cloves crushed or grated
  • 2 eggs preferably organic
  • salt and pepper
  • 50 g vegetarian ‘parmesan’ finely grated, plus extra to sprinkle on top

Instructions

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  1. Cook the pasta according to packet instructions / your own preferences.
  2. Melt the butter in a large frying pan and add the sprouts and mushrooms. Stir fry on a medium heat until golden brown. This should take about 5 minutes.
  3. When the sprouts and mushrooms are almost done, add the garlic and fry for 1 more minute, then turn off the heat, but leave in the frying pan.
  4. Crack the 2 eggs into a small jug and add the salt and pepper, whisk with a fork until the yolks and whites are combined.
  5. When the pasta is cooked, turn off the heat, drain and return to the pan along with a few spoonfulls of cooking liquid. (I find this happens naturally if you do it quickly.)
  6. Quickly tip the eggs into the pasta and stir fast to coat the pasta in egg. The egg should gently cook in the residual heat of the pasta and the pan. DO NOT put the pan back on the heat.
  7. Next, sprinkle in the cheese and stir again.
  8. Finally, tip in the sprout and mushroom mix. Stir everything together to make sure it is well combined and everything is coated in the sauce.
  9. Serve with extra cheese to sprinkle on top and some more black pepper.

Notes

  • Not suitable for freezing.
  • Nutrition information is approximate and meant as a guideline only.

Nutrition Information

Calories 427kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 63g (21%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 101mg (34%) Sodium 287mg (12%) Potassium 480mg (14%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 718IU (14%) Vitamin C 43mg (48%) Calcium 200mg (20%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 427

% Daily Value*

Calories 427kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 63g 21%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 101mg 34%
Sodium 287mg 12%
Potassium 480mg 10%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 718IU 14%
Vitamin C 43mg 48%
Calcium 200mg 20%
Iron 2mg 11%

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