- Serves: 2 People
- Prep Time: 30 min
- Cooking: 10 min
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Difficulty: medium
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Creamy Mushroom Carbonara offers a delightful twist on the traditional Italian favorite. This recipe combines crispy pancetta, rich cream of mushroom, and a smooth egg-Parmesan sauce to create a velvety, flavorful pasta dish. Each bite delivers a wonderful mix of smoky, creamy, and cheesy flavors. It's quick to prepare and filled with comforting tastes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or a cozy dinner at home. Top it off with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan for an irresistible touch!
Ingredients
Directions
- Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water according to the package instructions until it's al dente.
- Before draining, reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
- In a frying pan, cook the pancetta over medium heat until it becomes crispy.
- Then, add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until it’s fragrant.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream of mushroom, Parmesan cheese, salt, and a good amount of black pepper.
- Add the drained spaghetti to the frying pan with the pancetta and garlic.
- Remove the pan from the heat and quickly pour in the egg mixture, tossing the spaghetti to coat it well.
- Use the reserved pasta water as needed to create a creamy texture.
- Serve right away, garnished with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese.
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