Pasta Carbonara Recipe

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I absolutely love this creamy and cheesy recipe. I serve it with a side salad and rolls to make a complete meal. —Cindi Bauer, Marshfield, Wisconsin

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Pasta Carbonara Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
  • Yield: 4 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 2-1/2 cups uncooked mostaccioli
  • 8 bacon strips, diced
  • 1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) whole mushrooms, drained
  • 3/4 cup half-and-half cream
  • 1/3 cup butter, cubed
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 6 to 8 drops hot pepper sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions

Directions

  • Cook mostaccioli according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain. Brown mushrooms in drippings; remove to paper towels. Drain drippings from pan.
  • Add the cream, butter, parsley, garlic, pepper sauce and salt if desired to the skillet; cook and stir over medium heat until butter is melted. Drain mostaccioli; add to cream mixture. Stir in the bacon, mushrooms and cheese; heat through. Remove from the heat. Sprinkle with green onions. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1-1/4 cups (calculated without salt) equals 632 calories, 43 g fat (21 g saturated fat), 99 mg cholesterol, 731 mg sodium, 43 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 18 g protein.

Originally published as Pasta Carbonara in Simple & Delicious May/June 2009, p29

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Reviewed on Feb. 02, 2012 by SouthernSwill

Loved this recipe. My daughter is a Pasta Carbonara fan and she even thought it was great. We added spinach to it and it was even better.

Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2012 by Vihop

Amazingly delicious! We did double the sauce except for the bacon and mushrooms. I also used fresh mushrooms, and an extra cup of pasta. Yummy!

Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2012 by powerma

good but seems to be missing something

Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2012 by taraclausen

so good and so easy. as mentioned very versatile to add your own favorite veggies.

Reviewed on Dec. 06, 2011 by amypee

Incredible! Super easy Super tasty! I've made this twice now and my family adores it. I used fresh mushrooms too!!

Reviewed on Dec. 05, 2011 by Katielabonte

AMAZING!! Added chopped tomatoes and cooked peas. soo good!!

Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2011 by swagner

Excellent pasta! I used fresh mushrooms and added peas as well. The leftovers were good as well!

Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2011 by vermonter10

One of my favorites!

Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2011 by jewels2468

Loved it and it was quick to prepare. Just added a little extra garlic. I will make this again and again.

Reviewed on Oct. 03, 2011 by scrumby

Perfect with a nice side salad. Family said make it again please!

 
 

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