Sun-Dried Tomato Mushroom Carbonara

Classic spaghetti carbonara is given a vegetarian twist in this mushroom carbonara that's loaded with tender mushrooms, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and a rich Parmesan sauce.

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Classic spaghetti carbonara is given a vegetarian twist in this mushroom carbonara that's loaded with tender mushrooms, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and a rich Parmesan sauce.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 312kcal

Ingredients

3 large egg yolks
1 large egg
1/2 cup finely-grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb cremini or button mushrooms, stems removed and mushrooms torn into 1-in pieces
1 medium shallot, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, removed from oil and roughly chopped
12 oz spaghetti (or any other pasta you like!)
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
Additional grated Parmesan cheese for topping

Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk egg yolks, egg, and Parmesan until completely smooth. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
In a Dutch oven or large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat until pan is hot and olive oil is shimmery. Add mushrooms to pan and saute, stirring mushrooms occasionally until they are lightly-browned and tender (about 3-5 minutes)
Add shallot, garlic, and tomatoes to mushrooms and saute an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant and a light golden brown. Season mushrooms with salt and pepper to taste.
Bring a pot of lightly-salted water to a boil and cook pasta until just barely al-dente. Reserve 1-1/2 cups pasta cooking water and drain pasta.
Add pasta and 1/2 cup reserved pasta water to mushroom mixture. Cook over medium heat 2-3 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and allow to cool 2 minutes.
Whisk remaining 1/4 cup pasta water into egg yolks until sauce is completely smooth. Fold egg sauce into pasta mixture, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until a creamy sauce forms and coats pasta. (drizzle in additional pasta water if needed to loosen sauce)
Stir parsley into carbonara and season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve carbonara immediately while hot with additional Parmesan grated on top. Enjoy!

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