Mushroom & Bacon Carbonara

Name: Mushroom & Bacon Carbonara
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Butter; Button Mushrooms; Fresh Parsley; Fresh Tagliatelle Pasta; Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese; Lemon; Streaky Pork Bacon

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!

Mushroom & Bacon Carbonara

with lemon, grated Italian-style hard cheese & fresh parsley

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Hands on Time: 20 - 35 minutes

Overall Time: 25 - 45 minutes

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Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
Salt & Pepper
Water
Egg/s
Paper Towel

Serves 1

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!

Fresh Tagliatelle Pasta - 125g
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Button Mushrooms - 65g
Butter - 50g
Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese - 50ml
Fresh Parsley - 4g
Lemon - 1

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Serves 2

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!

Fresh Tagliatelle Pasta - 250g
Pork-bacon/" title="View all our recipes with Streaky Pork Bacon at eCook">Streaky Pork Bacon - 8 strips
Button Mushrooms - 125g
Butter - 100g
Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese - 100ml
Fresh Parsley - 8g
Lemon - 1

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Serves 3

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!

Fresh Tagliatelle Pasta - 375g
Pork-bacon/" title="View all our recipes with Streaky Pork Bacon at eCook">Streaky Pork Bacon - 12 strips
Button Mushrooms - 190g
Butter - 150g
Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese - 150ml
Fresh Parsley - 12g
Lemon - 1

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Serves 4

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!

Fresh Tagliatelle Pasta - 500g
Pork-bacon/" title="View all our recipes with Streaky Pork Bacon at eCook">Streaky Pork Bacon - 16 strips
Button Mushrooms - 250g
Butter - 200g
Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese - 200ml
Fresh Parsley - 15g
Lemon - 1

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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, Fresh Parsley, Fresh Tagliatelle Pasta, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, Lemon, Streaky Pork Bacon

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?

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!