Simple Mushroom Carbonara
Simple Mushroom Carbonara proves that a creamy and satisfying pasta does not need complicated ingredients. With caramelized mushrooms, parmesan, and a silky yolk based sauce, this dish delivers bold flavor in every bite. Try this recipe tonight and share it with someone who loves easy and comforting pasta dinners.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 egg yolks plus 1 whole egg
- ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 ½ sliced baby bella mushrooms
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 shallots minced
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- ½ tsp thyme
- 12 ounces cooked spaghetti noodles
- 1 cup reserved pasta water
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package directions. Before draining, reserve one cup of the pasta water.12 ounces cooked spaghetti noodles, 1 cup reserved pasta water
- In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, whole egg, and grated parmesan cheese until smooth. Set aside.2 egg yolks plus 1 whole egg, ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until deeply golden and caramelized, about 7-8 minutes. Stir occasionally and allow them to release and cook off their moisture. Add the minced shallots and garlic to the skillet and cook for another 6- 8 minutes. Stir in the balsamic vinegar and thyme.1 tbsp Olive oil, 2 ½ sliced baby bella mushrooms, 3 cloves garlic, 2 shallots, 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar, ½ tsp thyme
- Reduce the heat to low. Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet and toss with the mushrooms.
- Remove the skillet from direct heat. Slowly pour in the egg and cheese mixture while tossing continuously. Add reserved pasta water a little at a time until a creamy sauce forms and coats the pasta evenly.
- Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately with extra parmesan on top.Salt and pepper to taste
Notes
✔️ Remove the pan from direct heat before adding the egg mixture to prevent scrambling.
✔️ Use reserved pasta water gradually to control the thickness of the sauce.
✔️ Caramelize the mushrooms well to build the deepest flavor.
✔️ Freshly grated Parmesan melts more smoothly into the sauce.
✔️ Serve immediately for the creamiest texture.
✔️ Use reserved pasta water gradually to control the thickness of the sauce.
✔️ Caramelize the mushrooms well to build the deepest flavor.
✔️ Freshly grated Parmesan melts more smoothly into the sauce.
✔️ Serve immediately for the creamiest texture.
