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Rich Chorizo & Mushroom Carbonara

with grated Italian-style hard cheese & fresh parsley

Adventurous Foodie

4.5

  • Hands on20 - 35 minutes
  • Overall35 - 50 minutes
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In this stove top-only recipe, you will make your own delicious carbonara sauce from scratch. This creamy homemade sauce will coat al dente pasta, smoky chorizo & golden mushrooms. Finished with fresh parsley & zesty lemon juice. A new family favourite!

Serving guide

Choose your portion size.

  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.

  2. CHECK THE CHORIZO

    Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the chorizo until crispy, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and drain on paper towel.

  3. MMMUSHROOMS

    Return the pan to medium-high heat. Fry the sliced mushrooms until golden, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season.

  4. EGG-CELLENT SAUCE

    Heat the Butter in the microwave or in a pot over the stove until completely melted. Set aside. To a heat-proof bowl, add 1 egg yolk. Whisking the yolk constantly, drizzle in the melted butter very slowly. Once fully incorporated, mix through ⅓ of the grated cheese. Add the cooked pasta, the chorizo, and the mushrooms. Toss until coated. Loosen with the reserved pasta water, if necessary.

  5. IT’S THAT TIME!

    Dish up the carbonara pasta. Sprinkle over the remaining cheese. Garnish with the Parsley and drizzle over the lemon juice (to taste). Give it a final crack of black pepper. Amazing work, Chef!

  • Tagliatelle Pasta - 125g

  • Sliced Pork Chorizo - 30g

  • Button Mushrooms - 65g

  • Butter - 50g

  • Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese - 50ml

  • Fresh Parsley - 3g

  • Lemon Juice - 10ml

  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.

  2. CHECK THE CHORIZO

    Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the chorizo until crispy, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and drain on paper towel.

  3. MMMUSHROOMS

    Return the pan to medium-high heat. Fry the sliced mushrooms until golden, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season.

  4. EGG-CELLENT SAUCE

    Heat the Butter in the microwave or in a pot over the stove until completely melted. Set aside. To a heat-proof bowl, add 1 egg yolk. Whisking the yolk constantly, drizzle in the melted butter very slowly. Once fully incorporated, mix through ⅓ of the grated cheese. Add the cooked pasta, the chorizo, and the mushrooms. Toss until coated. Loosen with the reserved pasta water, if necessary.

  5. IT’S THAT TIME!

    Dish up the carbonara pasta. Sprinkle over the remaining cheese. Garnish with the Parsley and drizzle over the lemon juice (to taste). Give it a final crack of black pepper. Amazing work, Chef!

  • Tagliatelle Pasta - 250g

  • Sliced Pork Chorizo - 60g

  • Button Mushrooms - 125g

  • Butter - 100g

  • Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese - 100ml

  • Fresh Parsley - 5g

  • Lemon Juice - 20ml

  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.

  2. CHECK THE CHORIZO

    Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the chorizo until crispy, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and drain on paper towel.

  3. MMMUSHROOMS

    Return the pan to medium-high heat. Fry the sliced mushrooms until golden, 6-7 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season.

  4. EGG-CELLENT SAUCE

    Heat the Butter in the microwave or in a pot over the stove until completely melted. Set aside. To a heat-proof bowl, add 1 egg yolk. Whisking the yolk constantly, drizzle in the melted butter very slowly. Once fully incorporated, mix through ⅓ of the grated cheese. Add the cooked pasta, the chorizo, and the mushrooms. Toss until coated. Loosen with the reserved pasta water, if necessary.

  5. IT’S THAT TIME!

    Dish up the carbonara pasta. Sprinkle over the remaining cheese. Garnish with the Parsley and drizzle over the lemon juice (to taste). Give it a final crack of black pepper. Amazing work, Chef!

  • Tagliatelle Pasta - 375g

  • Sliced Pork Chorizo - 90g

  • Button Mushrooms - 190g

  • Butter - 150g

  • Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese - 150ml

  • Fresh Parsley - 8g

  • Lemon Juice - 30ml

  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.

  2. CHECK THE CHORIZO

    Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the chorizo until crispy, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and drain on paper towel.

  3. MMMUSHROOMS

    Return the pan to medium-high heat. Fry the sliced mushrooms until golden, 6-7 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season.

  4. EGG-CELLENT SAUCE

    Heat the Butter in the microwave or in a pot over the stove until completely melted. Set aside. To a heat-proof bowl, add 1 egg yolk. Whisking the yolk constantly, drizzle in the melted butter very slowly. Once fully incorporated, mix through ⅓ of the grated cheese. Add the cooked pasta, the chorizo, and the mushrooms. Toss until coated. Loosen with the reserved pasta water, if necessary.

  5. IT’S THAT TIME!

    Dish up the carbonara pasta. Sprinkle over the remaining cheese. Garnish with the Parsley and drizzle over the lemon juice (to taste). Give it a final crack of black pepper. Amazing work, Chef!

  • Tagliatelle Pasta - 500g

  • Sliced Pork Chorizo - 120g

  • Button Mushrooms - 250g

  • Butter - 200g

  • Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese - 200ml

  • Fresh Parsley - 10g

  • Lemon Juice - 40ml

Budget

What this meal costs at Woolies.

Estimated Woolies cost

R118.74

for 4 servings · R29.68 per serving

Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the preparation time for Rich Chorizo & Mushroom Carbonara?

The preparation time for Rich Chorizo & Mushroom Carbonara with grated Italian-style hard cheese & fresh parsley is between 20 and 35 minutes.

What is the total time required to make Rich Chorizo & Mushroom Carbonara with grated Italian-style hard cheese & fresh parsley?

The total time required to make Rich Chorizo & Mushroom Carbonara with grated Italian-style hard cheese & fresh parsley is between 35 and 50 minutes.

How many servings does Rich Chorizo & Mushroom Carbonara provide?

4 servings

What are the main ingredients in Rich Chorizo & Mushroom Carbonara?

Butter, Button Mushrooms, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, Lemon Juice, Parsley, Pork Chorizo, Tagliatelle Pasta

What is the nutritional information of Rich Chorizo & Mushroom Carbonara?

Calories: 929, Carbs: 68 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 33.1 grams, Sugar: 2.8 grams, Salt: 841 grams

How do I prepare Rich Chorizo & Mushroom Carbonara?

MMMUSHROOMS: Return the pan to medium-high heat. 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. To a heat-proof bowl, add 1 egg yolk. Whisking the yolk constantly, drizzle in the melted butter very slowly. Once fully incorporated, mix through ⅓ of the grated cheese. Add the cooked pasta, the chorizo, and the mushrooms. Toss until coated. Loosen with the reserved pasta water, if necessary. 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. IT’S THAT TIME!: Dish up the carbonara pasta. Sprinkle over the remaining cheese. Garnish with the parsley and drizzle over the lemon juice (to taste). Give it a final crack of black pepper. Amazing work, Chef! CHECK THE CHORIZO: Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the chorizo until crispy, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and drain on paper towel.

What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Rich Chorizo & Mushroom Carbonara?

Butter, Button Mushrooms, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, Lemon Juice, Parsley, Pork Chorizo, Tagliatelle Pasta

How many calories does Rich Chorizo & Mushroom Carbonara have?

929 calories

How much fat content does Rich Chorizo & Mushroom Carbonara have?

grams