EASY CARBONARA PASTA RECIPES

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain pasta, reserving pasta water; keep pasta warm. In same pot, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Add peas; cook until just heated through., Add pasta to pot; toss to combine. Stir in remaining ingredients, adding enough reserved pasta water for sauce to reach desired consistency. If desired, serve with additional cheese.

Steps:

• Add the sliced mushrooms to air fryer trays or baking trays and spray lightly with oil (you can use non-stick baking paper or a light spray of oil on the trays before adding the mushrooms).
• Sprinkle the mushrooms with paprika and season with salt and pepper.
• Air fry at 180c/350f for 15 minutes or in a preheated oven at 200c/180c fan/ 400f/ gas mark 6 for 15 to 20 minutes, just keep an eye on it. The slices should be a deep golden and a bit chewy.
• While the mushroom 'bacon' roasts, cook the tagliatelle according to the packet instructions and start cooking the sauce.
• Saute the mushrooms and garlic in a little olive oil in a large pan until soft. While they are cooking, season with salt and pepper.
• Add the cream and vegan style parmesan, mushroom 'bacon' and season again with salt and pepper. Stir to allow the 'cheese' to melt.
• Drain the pasta well, then add to the sauce and stir to coat well. If your pan isn't big enough to add the pasta to the sauce, pour the sauce into the pasta in your pasta pot and mix well.
• Use tongs to serve the pasta in bowls. Twist the pasta as you add it to the centre of the bowl for a nice presentation.
• Scoop up the remaining sauce and mushrooms in the pan and pour over your nest of pasta.
• Season with black pepper and add grated vegan-style parmesan and fresh parsley.
• Enjoy!