Mushroom Spaghetti Carbonara
with Parmesan & Parsley
- Eggs
- Milk
- Wheat
A twist on classic carbonara! Earthy mushrooms meet smoky paprika in a silky Parmesan sauce that clings to every pasta strand. Garlic and chili flakes add oomph while perfectly tempered eggs create a liquid-velvet texture. Fresh parsley finishes this creamy, smoky masterpiece.
Ingredients
1 unit
Veggie Stock Concentrate
2 unit
Eggs
(Contains: Eggs)
8 ounce
Button Mushrooms
1 teaspoon
Smoked Paprika
2 unit
Parmesan Cheese Block
(Contains: Milk)
1 teaspoon
Chili Flakes
3 clove
Garlic
¼ ounce
Parsley
6 ounce
Spaghetti
(Contains: Wheat)
Not included in your delivery
teaspoon (tsp)
Salt
2 teaspoon (tsp)
Cooking Oil
teaspoon (tsp)
Black Pepper
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce.
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Trim and thinly slice mushrooms (skip if your mushrooms are pre-sliced!). Peel and mince or grate garlic. Roughly chop parsley.
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Once water is boiling, add spaghetti to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 9-11 minutes.
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Reserve 1½ cups pasta cooking water (2 cups for 4 servings), then drain.
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Heat a large drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, a generous pinch of salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are tender, 4-5 minutes.
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Add garlic and as many chili flakes as you like; cook until slightly browned and fragrant, 1 minute more. Remove from heat.
- While mushrooms cook, crack one egg (three eggs for 4 servings) into a small bowl. Using a spoon, carefully separate egg yolk from white and transfer to a medium bowl. TIP: Save egg whites for another use, like an egg white omelet!
- Crack remaining whole egg into bowl with yolk. Set aside for use in next step.
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Grate Parmesan over a second small bowl until you have 2 TBSP (4 TBSP for 4 servings). Reserve for serving.
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Grate remaining Parmesan over bowl with egg mixture. Add paprika, stock concentrate, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Whisk to combine.
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Slowly whisk in ⅓ cup reserved pasta cooking water (⅔ cup for 4).
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To pan with mushrooms, add drained spaghetti and 1 TBSP reserved pasta cooking water (2 TBSP for 4 servings). Toss to combine.
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Return pan to medium-low heat. Stir in egg mixture and half the parsley. Cook, stirring constantly, adding splashes of reserved pasta cooking water as needed, until pasta is fully coated and sauce is creamy and slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes.
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Turn off heat. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
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Divide pasta between shallow bowls. Top with remaining parsley and reserved Parmesan. Serve.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Sep 2026- Flavor: Smoked paprika was the most divisive element — many found it overpowering and out of place, while others enjoyed the smoky depth when used sparingly 🍲. Several reviewers felt the dish lacked the creaminess expected of a carbonara.
- Ease of prep: The egg-tempering step tripped up quite a few cooks; adding the pasta water slowly and keeping the heat low is key to a smooth, creamy sauce rather than scrambled eggs.
- Suggestions: Use half a teaspoon of paprika or less — the full packet overwhelmed the dish for many. Add bacon or pancetta for a more classic carbonara flavor; a splash of soy sauce on the mushrooms or a squeeze of lemon can add the umami depth some felt was missing.
- Leftovers: The dish did not reheat well for some, with the sauce turning chunky; best enjoyed fresh.
- Protein: Several reviewers added chicken, shrimp, or spicy sausage and found it significantly improved the dish's flavor and satisfaction.
