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Creamy Mushroom Carbonara Pasta

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: North American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 862kcal
Author: Lord Byron's Kitchen
Dinner for two or a Sunday night family main, Creamy Mushroom Carbonara Pasta is made with sautéed mushrooms, sprouts, shallots, and garlic. Tossed in a cream cheese and parmesan sauce, this is a very delicious pasta that everyone will love!
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Ingredients

  • 450 grams spaghetti
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups cremini mushrooms, sliced 1/4" thick
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 cups Brussels sprouts, washed well, halved lengthwise, and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup shallots, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup pasta water, reserved from drained spaghetti
  • 2 portions vegetable broth concentrate
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • In a large, non-stick pan, add the olive oil and mushrooms. Over medium-high heat, cook the mushrooms for 6-8 minutes. Season with half the salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
  • While mushrooms are cooking, whisk together the soy sauce, smoked paprika, and sugar.
  • In the meantime, prepare the spaghetti according to the package instructions. When cooked, drain, reserving half cup of the pasta water.
  • Add the soy sauce mixture to the mushrooms and continue to cook for 1 additional minute. Set mushrooms aside. Wipe pan clean with paper towels.
  • In the same large, non-stick pan, add the butter, Brussels sprouts, and shallots. Season with the remaining salt and pepper. Cook over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes.
  • Add the garlic, stir well, and cook for 1 more minute.
  • Next, add the cream cheese, heavy cream, reserved pasta water, and vegetable broth concentrate to the sprouts mixture. Mix well to combine and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Lastly, plate the pasta, top with the sprouts and cream mixture, and then add the mushrooms. Sprinkle with cream cheese, garnish, and serve family style.

Notes

Ingredients are listed in the order they are used, with the exception of the salt and pepper.

Nutrition

Calories: 862kcal | Carbohydrates: 100g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 1760mg | Potassium: 832mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1918IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 211mg | Iron: 3mg