eCook Meal
Mushroom & Bacon Carbonara
with lemon, grated Italian-style hard cheese & fresh parsley
In this stovetop-only recipe, learn how to make your own delicious carbonara sauce from scratch. This creamy homemade sauce will coat al dente pasta, salty bacon strips, & golden mushrooms. Finished with fresh parsley & zesty lemon juice. A new family favourite!
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PASTA, PRONTO!
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 2-3 minutes. Drain, reserving a cup of pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
BRING HOME THE BACON
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the bacon strips and fry until golden, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan, drain on paper towel, and roughly chop.
MMMUSHROOMS
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the sliced mushrooms until golden, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season.
EGG-CELLENT SAUCE
Heat the Butter in the microwave or in a pot over the stove until completely melted. Set aside. In a heat-proof bowl, add 1 egg yolk. Whisking the yolk constantly, drizzle in the melted butter very slowly. Once fully incorporated, add ⅓ of the grated cheese. Mix until combined. Add the cooked pasta, the chopped bacon, and the fried mushrooms. Toss until coated in the sauce. Loosen with the reserved pasta water, if necessary.
IT’S THAT TIME!
Dish up the carbonara pasta. Sprinkle over the remaining cheese and the Lemon zest (to taste). Garnish with the chopped Parsley and squeeze over some lemon juice. Give a final crack of black pepper. Amazing work, Chef!
PASTA, PRONTO!
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 2-3 minutes. Drain, reserving a cup of pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
BRING HOME THE BACON
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the bacon strips and fry until golden, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan, drain on paper towel, and roughly chop.
MMMUSHROOMS
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the sliced mushrooms until golden, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season.
EGG-CELLENT SAUCE
Heat the Butter in the microwave or in a pot over the stove until completely melted. Set aside. In a heat-proof bowl, add 2 egg yolks. Whisking the yolk constantly, drizzle in the melted butter very slowly. Once fully incorporated, add ⅓ of the grated cheese. Mix until combined. Add the cooked pasta, the chopped bacon, and the fried mushrooms. Toss until coated in the sauce. Loosen with the reserved pasta water, if necessary.
IT’S THAT TIME!
Dish up the carbonara pasta. Sprinkle over the remaining cheese and the Lemon zest (to taste). Garnish with the chopped Parsley and squeeze over some lemon juice. Give a final crack of black pepper. Amazing work, Chef!
PASTA, PRONTO!
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 2-3 minutes. Drain, reserving a cup of pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
BRING HOME THE BACON
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the bacon strips and fry until golden, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan, drain on paper towel, and roughly chop.
MMMUSHROOMS
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the sliced mushrooms until golden, 6-7 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season.
EGG-CELLENT SAUCE
Heat the Butter in the microwave or in a pot over the stove until completely melted. Set aside. In a heat-proof bowl, add 3 egg yolks. Whisking the yolk constantly, drizzle in the melted butter very slowly. Once fully incorporated, add ⅓ of the grated cheese. Mix until combined. Add the cooked pasta, the chopped bacon, and the fried mushrooms. Toss until coated in the sauce. Loosen with the reserved pasta water, if necessary.
IT’S THAT TIME!
Dish up the carbonara pasta. Sprinkle over the remaining cheese and the Lemon zest (to taste). Garnish with the chopped Parsley and squeeze over some lemon juice. Give a final crack of black pepper. Amazing work, Chef!
PASTA, PRONTO!
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 2-3 minutes. Drain, reserving a cup of pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil.
BRING HOME THE BACON
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the bacon strips and fry until golden, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan, drain on paper towel, and roughly chop.
MMMUSHROOMS
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the sliced mushrooms until golden, 6-7 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season.
EGG-CELLENT SAUCE
Heat the Butter in the microwave or in a pot over the stove until completely melted. Set aside. In a heat-proof bowl, add 4 egg yolks. Whisking the yolk constantly, drizzle in the melted butter very slowly. Once fully incorporated, add ⅓ of the grated cheese. Mix until combined. Add the cooked pasta, the chopped bacon, and the fried mushrooms. Toss until coated in the sauce. Loosen with the reserved pasta water, if necessary.
IT’S THAT TIME!
Dish up the carbonara pasta. Sprinkle over the remaining cheese and the Lemon zest (to taste). Garnish with the chopped Parsley and squeeze over some lemon juice. Give a final crack of black pepper. Amazing work, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R138.23
for 4 servings · R34.56 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Fresh Tagliatelle Pasta needs 500 gTagliatelle Pasta 500 g 500 g at R22.99 · 100% of packR22.99
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Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese needs 200 mlPlantLove™ Dairy Free Macadamia Nut Based Grated Hard Cheese 60 g R39.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R39.99
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Lemon needs 1Lemon 3 in 1 Thin Bleach 750 ml R19.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R19.99
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Fresh Parsley needs 15 gGarlic and Parsley Bruschetta 150 g 150 g at R56.99 · 10% of packR5.70
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Butter needs 200 gBaby Potatoes with Garlic & Herb Butter 700 g 700 g at R36.99 · 29% of packR10.57
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Button Mushrooms needs 250 gButton Mushrooms 250 g 250 g at R38.99 · 100% of packR38.99
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- Streaky Pork Bacon - 16 strips
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Mushroom & Bacon Carbonara?
The preparation time for Mushroom & Bacon Carbonara with lemon, grated Italian-style hard cheese & fresh parsley is between 20 and 35 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Mushroom & Bacon Carbonara with lemon, grated Italian-style hard cheese & fresh parsley?
The total time required to make Mushroom & Bacon Carbonara with lemon, grated Italian-style hard cheese & fresh parsley is between 25 and 45 minutes.
How many servings does Mushroom & Bacon Carbonara provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Mushroom & Bacon Carbonara?
Butter, Button Mushrooms, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, Lemon, Parsley, Streaky Pork Bacon, Tagliatelle Pasta
What is the nutritional information of Mushroom & Bacon Carbonara?
Calories: 1025, Carbs: 69 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 36.7 grams, Sugar: 3.4 grams, Salt: 975 grams
How do I prepare Mushroom & Bacon Carbonara?
EGG-CELLENT SAUCE: Heat the butter in the microwave or in a pot over the stove until completely melted. Set aside. In a heat-proof bowl, add 2 egg yolks. Whisking the yolk constantly, drizzle in the melted butter very slowly. Once fully incorporated, add ⅓ of the grated cheese. Mix until combined. Add the cooked pasta, the chopped bacon, and the fried mushrooms. Toss until coated in the sauce. Loosen with the reserved pasta water, if necessary. BRING HOME THE BACON: Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, add the bacon strips and fry until golden, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan, drain on paper towel, and roughly chop. PASTA, PRONTO!: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta until al dente, 2-3 minutes. Drain, reserving a cup of pasta water, and toss through a drizzle of olive oil. MMMUSHROOMS: Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the sliced mushrooms until golden, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season. IT’S THAT TIME!: Dish up the carbonara pasta. Sprinkle over the remaining cheese and the lemon zest (to taste). Garnish with the chopped parsley and squeeze over some lemon juice. Give a final crack of black pepper. Amazing work, Chef!
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Mushroom & Bacon Carbonara?
Butter, Button Mushrooms, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, Lemon, Parsley, Streaky Pork Bacon, Tagliatelle Pasta
How many calories does Mushroom & Bacon Carbonara have?
1025 calories
How much fat content does Mushroom & Bacon Carbonara have?
grams