No Butter Pasta Carbonara

This carbonara recipe calls for eggs and cheese to create a rich, creamy pasta sauce without the use of butter.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 399 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 (16 ounce) packages spaghetti
• 2 scallions (green onions), chopped
• 1 (1 pound) package bacon, diced
• 2 quarts water, or more as needed
• 8 ounces sliced crimini mushrooms (such as baby bella)
• 3 cups shredded Mizithra cheese (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.