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Creamy Mushroom Carbonara

March 12, 2022 by Jomelyn Leave a Comment

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This creamy mushroom carbonara is a simple, quick, and delicious meal. It is easy to prepare and comes together in 20 minutes, perfect for a busy weeknight pasta idea. It is full of flavors from the creamy sauce, sauteed mushrooms, cheese, and eggs.

A bowl of carbonara mushrooms on table.

During a busy week, I came to realise pasta recipes are so quick and easy to make yet the most delicious dinners I could make for my family. Everyone at home loves these creamy carbonara mushrooms because it is very satisfying, and filling.

While classic carbonara consists of meat, I recreate this pasta as a vegetarian dish. I added delicious mushrooms to be meatless although you can add cured pork such as bacon and salami for extra protein.

Carbonara mushroom on a plate.

Ingredients

The best thing about this creamy carbonara mushroom is it only needs a few simple ingredients that you typically always have in the fridge and pantry.

  • Pasta
  • Garlic
  • Mushrooms
  • Eggs
  • Parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper
Ingredients for creamy carbonara mushroom recipe.

How to cook creamy carbonara mushroom

  • Pasta. Cook the pasta according to the package instruction. Just boil a pot of water and toss the spaghetti and cook al dente. Drain some of the water but make sure to save about 1/4 cup for the sauce.
  • Sauce. While the pasta is cooking, we will make our sauce. Grate your parmesan cheese or you can buy the sherreded cheese for your own convinience. Add 2 eggyolks and 1 whole egg, salt and pepper then beat to combine. These combination gives our pasta creaminess without adding any cream. You can also add some more herbs and spicies if your like.
Step by step photo in cooking pasta and making sauce for the carbonara mushroom recipe.

I . Add your cook pasta and sauce mixture. Mix well to

  1. In a cast iron skillet, heat cooking oil in medium heat and cook garlic until aromatic.
  2. Add mushrooms and saute until soft. Turn off heat.
  3. Add the cooked pasta, sauce, and pasta water. Stir until well combined. (see photo no. 3-5)
Step by step photos on how to cook creamy carbonara mushroom recipe.

Last but not the least, add more parmesan cheese. I love to add more to the skillet and sprinkle some more on my plate. The more cheese, the better! Serve and enjoy with family and friends.

Step by step photos onhow to cook creamy carbonara mushroom recipe

Cook’s Tips

  • Always mix in the eggs and cheese into the pasta off the heat for a smooth carbonara sauce. 
  • Don’t worry if you forgot to save some of the water from pasta. You can just add water. Add it gradually to make sure your carbonara is not too runny.
  • While shredded cheese is good, I use freshly grated parmesan cheese for the best cheese flavor.
  • While this recipe is meatless, you can always add meat for extra protein and texture. You can also sprinkle some herbs and spicies if you prefer. My favorites are dried oregano and Italian seasonings.
Creamy mushroom carbonara in skillet

Why you will love this recipe

There are so many reasons why we love this dish so much. In fact, we make this dish once or twice a week when we are in the mood for carbonara.

  • This carbonara recipe is one of the most delicious dishes we make at home a very busy weeknights. It takes 20 minutes to make and it is easy to prepare.
  • Satisfying and filling dinner.
  • It is rich, creamy and loaded with flavors from sauted mushrooms, eggs and cheese.
Creamy mushroom carbonara in a fork

Storage Tips

Refrigerator – To store your leftovers, cool completely and transfer in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

What to serve with creamy mushroom carbonara

Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings

Creamy Chicken Marsala

Zucchini Fritters

15-minute Baked Salmon

A bowl of mushroom carbonara on table.

Creamy Mushroom Carbonara Recipe

Jomelyn Mauermann
This creamy mushroom carbonara is simple, quick, and delicious. It is easy to prepare and comes together in 20 minutes, perfect for a busy weeknight pasta idea. It is full of flavors from the creamy sauce, sauteed mushrooms, and pasta.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 366 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces spaghetti
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 ounces mushrooms sliced
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 large whole egg
  • ⅓ cups parmesan cheese shredded
  • ⅛ teaspoon fine salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Pasta. Cook pasta according to the package instructions. Save about ¼ cup of the water for the sauce.
  • Sauce. Combine parmesan cheese, eggs, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Beat to combine.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, heat cooking oil and add garlic. Cook until aromatic, about 2 minutes.
  • Add mushrooms and cook until it soften, about 5 minutes. Turn off heat.
  • Pour the pasta sauce and the pasta water. Stir until everything is well combined. Serve with more parmesan cheese on top.

Notes

Notes:
  • While this recipe is vegetarian, feel free to add cured meat such as bacon for more protein.
  • While freshly cooked is the best to eat, you can store your leftover in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Disclaimer: All nutritional information in this recipe is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content may vary with the cooking method, brands used, measurements, portion sizes, and more.

Nutrition

Serving: 4bowlCalories: 366kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 15gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 144mgSodium: 235mgPotassium: 351mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 256IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 135mgIron: 2mg
Keyword creamy mushroom carbonara, easy spaghetti carbonara, pasta carbonara
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