Vegetarian Fettuccine Carbonara
Elevate your pasta night with this creamy, indulgent Vegetarian Fettuccine Carbonara! This veggie twist on the classic Italian favorite features tender fettuccine tossed in a velvety parmesan-egg sauce, brought to life with the earthy flavor of sautéed button mushrooms and fragrant garlic. The dish is finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for brightness and a hint of pepper for subtle spice. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a comforting meal to impress guests, this recipe comes together in just 30 minutes and requires simple, pantry-friendly ingredients. A must-try for anyone searching for an easy vegetarian pasta recipe or a fresh take on carbonara!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams fettuccine pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 200 grams button mushrooms
- 2 units garlic cloves, minced
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 100 grams grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and a pinch of salt, and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown and tender. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove the pan from the heat.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, grated parmesan cheese, and black pepper until well combined and smooth.
Add the hot pasta to the skillet with the mushrooms, keeping the skillet off the heat. Pour the egg and parmesan mixture over the pasta, quickly tossing to coat the pasta evenly. Add reserved pasta water, a little at a time, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency. The heat from the pasta will gently cook the eggs, creating a creamy sauce.
Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley just before serving.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2396 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 84.4 g | 108% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.8 g | 154% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 841 mg | 280% | |
| Sodium | 4238 mg | 184% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 305.3 g | 111% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.6 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.0 g | ||
| Protein | 115.1 g | 230% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.0 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 1247 mg | 96% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 934 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
