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Mushroom and Garlic Roasted Tomato Spaghetti Carbonara

This spaghetti carbonara is dressed up with the addition of mushrooms, garlic roasted tomatoes, and thyme! It's a simple, delicious, and comforting meal!

Course Main Course
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 large eggs + 1 egg yolk
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese + extra for serving
  • 1 pound spaghetti
  • 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
  • 7 cups (24 ounces) sliced cremini mushrooms
  • 8 slices bacon, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme + extra for topping
  • chopped flat-leaf parsley for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400℉. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment. Add the tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper, and toss to combine. Roast for 20 minutes or until tomatoes have bursted and are juicy.

  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolk, parmesan cheese, and some freshly ground black pepper until smooth. Set aside.

  3. Heat a large, deep skillet to medium-high heat and add the bacon. Cook for 8-10 minutes, until bacon is brown and crispy. Remove bacon from pan and let drain on paper towels.

  4. Bring a pot of water to a boil for the pasta and salt the water.

  5. Discard a few tablespoons of bacon fat, leaving a few tablespoons in the pan to sauté the mushrooms. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring frequently, for 8-9 minutes until golden on the edges. Leave the mushrooms on low heat.

  6. Once pasta is cooked, reserve ½ cup of pasta water (I just scoop mine out with a mug), drain, and quickly pour it back into the pan with the mushrooms. Pour the egg/parmesan mixture into the pan and working quickly, toss the pasta to combine it with the egg/cheese mixture to create a creamy "sauce". Add a few splashes of the pasta water if it seems like it needs more moisture.

  7. Add the thyme, reserved bacon, and roasted tomatoes, and toss to combine. Serve with extra parmesan cheese, extra chopped fresh thyme, and chopped flat leaf parsley.