spaghetti carbonara

oelwein, IA
Updated on Jul 28, 2011

This tastes just like the olive gardens dish! Perfect change up from tomato spaghetti!

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 - quart milk
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 24 slices bacon, thick
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 cups sliced mushrooms
  • 6 tablespoons scallions, minced
  • 1 pound uncooked spaghetti
  • 2 teaspoons fresh chopped parsley
  • 1/2 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese

How To Make spaghetti carbonara

  • Step 1
    Melt butter in 4-quart heavy saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Add milk, salt and pepper and stir vigorously with wire whip until mixture barely comes to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, whipping frequently while sauce thickens. Keep warm
  • Step 2
    Cook bacon thoroughly. Drain on paper towels. Cut into 1/4-inch pieces and stir into sauce
  • Step 3
    Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced mushrooms and minced onions and saute until golden; add to sauce
  • Step 4
    Cook spaghetti according to the package directions. Drain well and add to the sauce along with the parsley
  • Step 5
    Blend well and transfer to serving dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.

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Culture: Italian

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