Carbonara aux Champignons

Name: Mushroom Carbonara Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 400 g spaghetti; 300 g cremini or shiitake mushrooms; 100 g pancetta or guanciale; 2 tbsp olive oil; 3 cloves garlic; 1 tsp fresh thyme; 4 large egg yolks; 2 whole eggs; 100 g Pecorino Romano; to taste black pepper; 2 tbsp fresh parsley

Riche carbonara aux champignons cremini, pancetta et sauce aux œufs soyeuse. Une variation qui ajoute de la profondeur umami à la technique classique.

Total time: 35 min
Servings: 4 servings
Difficulty: medium

This recipe has drifted significantly from tradition by adding mushrooms, garlic, and herbs. While it uses carbonara technique, the added vegetables and aromatics make it a distant cousin—not authentic Roman carbonara.

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Grocery list — Carbonara aux Champignons

400 g spaghetti
300 g cremini or shiitake mushrooms — Sliced thick for meaty texture
100 g pancetta or guanciale — Cut into small cubes
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic — Minced
1 tsp fresh thyme — Chopped, optional
4 large egg yolks
2 whole eggs
100 g Pecorino Romano
to taste black pepper
2 tbsp fresh parsley — Chopped, for garnish

Riche carbonara aux champignons — cremini et pancetta.