SPAM-BACON CARBONARA WITH MUSHROOMS

Spam-Bacon Carbonara with Mushrooms image

Provided by Dee Stillwell

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 20

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1 can(s) spam, cut in 1/4 inch cubes
1/2 lb bacon cut in 1/2 inch pieces
1/2 of a large red onion
2 c sliced creamini mushrooms(about 8 med size)
5 green onions
4-6 clove garlic, minced
2 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, crushed
1/2 c chardonnay wine
3 oz cream cheese, softened
1/3 c sour cream
2 large egg yolks
2 large eggs + one poached egg for the top of each serving (optional)
1 c fresh grated parmesan cheese
1 c pasta cooking water
1/3 c flat leaf parsley, chopped
3/4 tsp seasoning salt
1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper
extra parsley & parmesan for the garnish
1 - 12 oz bag whole grain noodles, i use ronzoni

Steps:

1. Chop and prep meats and veggies..set aside. While water is coming to a boil, mix up egg mixture, eggs & yolks, sour cream, cream cheese, parmesan cheese, parsley season salt,& pepper.
2. Boil pasta in large pot of salted water until a little more done than al dente. Reserve 2 cups of pasta water when you drain it. Whisk in approx. 1 cup pasta water into egg mixture. Poach or pan fry over easy eggs, 1 per serving of pasta and set aside.(optional)
3. In a large skillet saute bacon until crisp. Remove with spotted spoon and drain on paper towels. In bacon fat, saute cubed Spam until browned. Remove with slotted spoon. Set aside. In remaining bacon fat in pan, saute onions, mushrooms for a few minutes. Add garlic, green onions and crushed red pepper. Cook another 2-3 minutes...add a little EVOO if it needs it. Deglaze pan with wine and let reduce by half. Add Spam & bacon to the pan and a ladle of pasta water. Simmer for a few minutes until evaporated.
4. Add noodles back to pan with meats & veggies. toss to combine. Pour egg mixture over noodles..toss to coat and heat thru, about 1 minute. The hot pasta will cook the eggs so be sure not to overcook or you will scramble the eggs. Serve immediatly with a poached or over easy egg(optional) and additional parsley and parmesan on top. Enjoy!