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Pink Mushroom Carbonara with Bacon
A delightful and unique twist on the classic carbonara, this recipe introduces a vibrant pink hue and earthy mushrooms, creating an irresistible fusion of flavors. Featuring crispy bacon, sautéed red onion, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes, all brought together with a creamy carbonara sauce and your choice of grated cheese. This revisited carbonara is light yet incredibly flavorful and a must-try for pasta lovers.
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Sautéing the colorful vegetables
Recipe Information
15m
Prep Time
25m
Cook Time
40m
Total Time
3
Servings
Medium
Italian
English
Nutrition (per serving)
720
Calories
30g
Protein
75g
Carbs
35g
Fat
Pasta mixed with pink sauce ingredients
Ingredients
Servings: 3
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Creamy carbonara sauce forming
Instructions
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- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Before draining, reserve about 1 cup of the starchy pasta water.10m
Preview10mPreviewBring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Before draining, reserve about 1 cup of the starchy pasta water. - While the pasta cooks, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped bacon and cook until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the skillet.5m
Preview5mPreviewWhile the pasta cooks, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped bacon and cook until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the skillet. - Add the butter to the skillet with the bacon fat. Sauté the chopped red onion for 3-4 minutes until softened, then add the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms. Cook for another 5-7 minutes until the mushrooms are tender and have released their liquid.10m
Preview10mPreviewAdd the butter to the skillet with the bacon fat. Sauté the chopped red onion for 3-4 minutes until softened, then add the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms. Cook for another 5-7 minutes until the mushrooms are tender and have released their liquid. - Stir in the tomato paste and chopped sun-dried tomatoes into the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, to deepen the flavor of the tomato paste.3mPreview3mPreviewStir in the tomato paste and chopped sun-dried tomatoes into the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, to deepen the flavor of the tomato paste.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and grated cheese until well combined. Gradually add a few tablespoons of the reserved hot pasta water, whisking continuously, to temper the egg mixture. This prevents the eggs from scrambling when added to the hot pasta.3mPreview3mPreviewIn a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and grated cheese until well combined. Gradually add a few tablespoons of the reserved hot pasta water, whisking continuously, to temper the egg mixture. This prevents the eggs from scrambling when added to the hot pasta.
- Drain the spaghetti and immediately add it to the skillet with the mushroom and tomato mixture. Pour the tempered egg and cheese mixture over the pasta, tossing vigorously to coat. Add reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time until a creamy sauce forms and coats the pasta beautifully. Stir in the crispy bacon.4m
Preview4mPreviewDrain the spaghetti and immediately add it to the skillet with the mushroom and tomato mixture. Pour the tempered egg and cheese mixture over the pasta, tossing vigorously to coat. Add reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time until a creamy sauce forms and coats the pasta beautifully. Stir in the crispy bacon. - Season with freshly ground black pepper and additional grated cheese to taste. Serve immediately.1mPreview1mPreviewSeason with freshly ground black pepper and additional grated cheese to taste. Serve immediately.
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