Olive Garden Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe

Name: Olive Garden Spaghetti Carbonara
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces mushrooms, with stems sliced 1/4-inch thick; 5 tablespoons finely-minced shallots; 1/4 cup olive oil; 24 slices bacon, cooked & sliced 1/2-inch strips; 2 lbs spaghetti, cooked; 2 teaspoons finely-chpd fresh parsley; black pepper; salt; 4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese; Light-Bechamel Sauce; 6 tablespoons butter; 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 cups whole milk

Servings: persons

8 ounces mushrooms, with stems sliced 1/4-inch thick
5 tablespoons finely-minced shallots
1/4 cup olive oil
24 slices bacon, cooked & sliced 1/2-inch strips
2 lbs spaghetti, cooked
2 teaspoons finely-chpd fresh parsley
black pepper
salt
4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
Light-Bechamel Sauce
6 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups whole milk

1
Add the olive oil to a heavy skillet over medium heat until fragrant, then add the mushrooms and shallots and saute until golden, not brown.
2
Add the bacon strips, stir well and turn off the heat.
3
Add the warm spaghetti and blend all ingredients together thoroughly.
4
Add the warm becahmel sauce, pepper, parsley and salt and blend thoroughly.
5
Serve immediately with Parmesan.
6
Sauce:
7
In a heavy non-aluminum pot, melt butter and flour and cook on moderate heat for 2 minutes, stirring constantly with wire whisk.
8
Do not allow the roux to color more than blond.
9
Add milk (no skim or low-fat) and bring to just below the boiling point.
10
Remove from heat immediately and keep warm.

1529

kcal

Calories

118

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces mushrooms, with stems sliced 1/4-inch thick, 5 tablespoons finely-minced shallots, 1/4 cup olive oil, 24 slices bacon, cooked & sliced 1/2-inch strips, and more.

Yes, Olive Garden Spaghetti Carbonara falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Olive Garden Spaghetti Carbonara

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Variations & substitutions

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