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Mushroom Carbonara

  • Prep Time
    10 MINS
  • Cook Time
    35 MINS
  • KCals 466
  • Carbs 59G
4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 300 g dried spaghetti
  • 250 g chestnut mushrooms sliced
  • 1 medium onion peeled and finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled and crushed
  • 1 chicken stock pot
  • 250 ml boiling water to make up the stock
  • ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 medium eggs
  • 60 g Parmesan cheese finely grated
  • 3 tbsp fat free Greek yoghurt
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • low calorie cooking spray

For the garnish

  • 10 g Parmesan cheese finely grated
  • 5 g flat leafed parsley chopped

Instructions

  1. Spray a frying pan with low calorie cooking spray and place over a medium heat. Add the onion and fry for 5 minutes, stirring until slightly softened and golden brown.

  2. Add the garlic and fry for a further 2 - 3 minutes.

  3. Add the mushrooms and fry for 5 minutes, stirring, over a medium heat.

  4. Add the stock and Worcestershire sauce and stir. Simmer, uncovered, over a medium heat for about 10 minutes or until the stock has reduced by half. Season to taste with salt and pepper and set aside.

  5. Cook the spaghetti in a large pan of boiling water for 9 - 12 minutes, or according to the packet instructions. Drain well and place in a large bowl.

  6. Place the eggs in a bowl and beat with a fork until broken up and evenly mixed.

  7. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and yoghurt and season to taste.

  8. Tip the mushroom mixture and the egg mixture into the bowl of spaghetti and toss to combine well.

  9. Serve immediately, garnished with a little Parmesan cheese and chopped flat leaf parsley.