Prep Ahead

Spaghetti Carbonara with Mushrooms and Peas

Crusty Garlic Bread
Clock

Ingredients

  • 1 (16-oz) pkg spaghetti
  • 1 (12-oz) pkg bacon, chopped
  • 1 (16-oz) pkg sliced mushrooms
  • 1 (12-oz) pkg frozen peas
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
  • ½ tsp pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain, reserving ½ cup pasta water.
  2. While pasta cooks, cook bacon in a large deep skillet over medium heat until crisp.
  3. Remove from skillet, and drain on paper towels, reserving 2 Tbsp drippings in skillet.
  4. Add mushrooms to drippings, and cook over medium heat 8 minutes or until browned and tender; stir in peas.
  5. Add garlic to skillet; cook 1 minute.
  6. Add pasta and bacon to skillet, and toss.
  7. Cook 2 minutes or until very hot; set aside.
  8. Whisk together eggs and cheese in a bowl; add to hot pasta mixture.
  9. Toss mixture, and add ½ cup hot pasta water and pepper; toss.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1 (16-oz) pkg frozen garlic bread

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Bake bread according to package directions.

Budget Friendly Meal Plan

This recipe selected from the eMeals Budget Friendly Meal Plan.
Each Dinner Plan Includes:

  • Seven Dinner Menus
  • Matching Grocery List
  • Access via App or Online
See This Meal Plan