Name: Mushroom Carbonara Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tbs oil; 1 leek large sliced; 6 short-cut bacon rashers diced; 500 g mushrooms sliced; 1 tbs garlic crushed; 300 ml thickened cream; 300 g pasta; 4 tbs parmesan cheese shredded

by apiary Last updated on 07/09/2019

This recipe is easy and so delicious, even my fussy toddler loves it! - apiary

Ingredients

1 tbs oil
1 leek large sliced
6 short-cut bacon rashers diced
500 g mushrooms sliced
1 tbs garlic crushed
300 ml thickened cream
300 g pasta
4 tbs parmesan cheese shredded

Method

Step 1

Heat oil in a large pot or deep frying pan. Cook leek for about 2 minutes, until tender.
Step 2

Add bacon and cook until golden brown and slightly crispy.
Step 3

Add mushrooms and cook for 10-15 minutes. The mushrooms will 'sweat', so cook them until dry again, this may take up to 15 minutes.
Step 4

Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to packet instructions.
Step 5

Add the garlic to the carbonara mixture and cook for 1-2 minutes.
Step 6

Add the cream and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
Step 7

Add a ladle spoon of pasta water to thicken and add creaminess to your carbonara. Combine sauce and pasta to serve.