No Butter Pasta Carbonara Recipe

No Butter Pasta Carbonara Recipe

  • 2 quarts water, or more as needed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 (16 ounce) packages spaghetti
  • 1 (1 pound) package bacon, diced
  • 8 ounces sliced crimini mushrooms (such as baby bella)
  • 2 scallions (green onions), chopped
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 cups shredded Mizithra cheese (optional)
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • salt to taste
  1. Bring water and olive oil to a boil in a stockpot over high heat. Break pasta in half and add to water. Cook until pasta is al dente, 7 to 10 minutes.
  2. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until fat is rendered, 5 to 7 minutes; do not drain fat. Add mushrooms and scallions; toss to combine.
  3. Strain pasta; add to bacon mixture. Increase heat to high; toss until pasta is well-coated. Crack eggs into skillet; toss until eggs are cooked through, about 3 minutes. Add Mizithra cheese, mozzarella cheese, and salt; toss just until combined.