Roasted Asparagus Carbonara Recipe
A delightful twist on the classic carbonara recipe, this Roasted Asparagus Carbonara combines the richness of a traditional carbonara with the earthy flavors of roasted asparagus and mushrooms. The result is a creamy, flavorful pasta dish that is sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
For the Roasted Asparagus and Mushrooms:
- 300 g asparagus (trimmed and cut into thirds)
- 200 g mushrooms (chestnut or button, sliced)
- Olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (½ tsp dried)
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
For the Carbonara:
- 150 g streaky bacon (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
- 3 large eggs (free range)
- 50 g Parmesan or Pecorino cheese (grated)
- 1/3 bunch fresh parsley (chopped)
- 350 g Fettuccine, spaghetti, or linguine
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan)/400°F/Gas 6.
- Roast the vegetables: Place the asparagus and mushrooms on a baking tray. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with thyme, salt, and pepper. Roast for 15–18 minutes until tender and golden.
- Cook the pasta: Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- Prepare the carbonara: Fry the bacon in a large pan until crispy. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, cheese, and pepper.
- Combine ingredients: Add drained pasta to the bacon pan with roasted vegetables. Toss together.
- Add the egg mixture: Pour the egg and cheese mixture over the pasta, tossing to create a silky sauce.
- Adjust consistency: Add reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
- Finish and serve: Garnish with parsley and extra cheese before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and use vegetarian-friendly Parmesan cheese.
- Adjust the amount of cheese and black pepper to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
Keywords: Roasted Asparagus Carbonara, Pasta Recipe, Vegetarian Carbonara, Italian Pasta Dish
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