Rebecca's Revamped Carbonara

Rebecca's Revamped Carbonara
  • Author: rebeccanorstrom

This creamy bacon and mushroom spaghetti dish is a delicious and comforting meal perfect for any night of the week. The rich combination of crispy bacon, tender mushrooms, and velvety creme fraiche sauce creates a satisfying and flavorful pasta dish that will quickly become a family favorite. Enjoy this easy-to-make recipe for a cozy and tasty dinner option.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 50g frozen peas, defrosted
  • 8 button mushrooms, sliced
  • 200g creme fraiche
  • 6 rashers bacon, cut into small chunks
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 150g spaghetti
  • 25g parmesan cheese
  • salt
  • pepper

Instructions

  • Boil a pan of salted water and cook spaghetti following packet instructions.
  • Meanwhile, heat a small amount of vegetable oil in a large pan or wok. Add the onion and garlic and cook on a medium heat for 5 minutes. Add the bacon and mushrooms and cook for a further 5 minutes until the mushrooms soften and the bacon is crisp.
  • In a bowl, beat the egg, creme fraiche, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper together until it's combined and set aside.
  • Drain the pasta and add to the pan with the vegetables and bacon. Pour over the egg mixture along with the defrosted peas and gently combine all the ingredients over a medium heat for 1 minute.
  • Serve with extra parmesan and black pepper to taste.

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Yield

Serves 2