Mushroom & Spinach Carbonara

Method

1. Bring a large pot of water to the boil and salt well.
2. Melt the butter in a large sauté pan over a medium heat, then add the mushrooms and salt and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. While the mushrooms cook add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to packet directions. Drain.
4. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and parmesan. Set aside.
5. When the mushrooms are cooked, add the spinach and a little of the pasta water and cook, stirring for a few minutes until the spinach has wilted.
6. Remove from the heat.
7. Drain the pasta and add back to the pot, along with the egg mixture and stir for about a minute, the eggs should cook gently with the heat from the pasta, if not gently heat back over the stove.
8. Fold through the mushroom mix. Season with freshly ground black pepper.