Bacon & Mushroom Carbonara

Steps

1. Prep veggies and bacon Bring a pot of salted water to the boil. Finely dice onion; thinly slice mushrooms; dice bacon 1cm.
2. Prep salad Thinly slice pear and courgette. Add to a bowl, along with spinach. Just before serving, drizzle with a little vinegar and oil and season.
3. Cook pasta Cook spaghetti pasta in pot of boiling water for 8-10 minutes, until just tender. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain. Return pasta to pot with a small drizzle of oil to prevent sticking, then set aside. In a bowl, whisk together egg, sour cream, milk and a pinch of salt.
4. Cook bacon Heat a small drizzle of oil in a fry-pan on high heat. Cook bacon for about 5 minutes, stirring often, until starting to caramelise. Add onion, mushrooms and garlic. Cook a further 3-4 minutes, until mushrooms are just tender. Reduce heat to low.
5. Finish carbonara Add sour cream mixture to pan with bacon, along with grated cheese and reserved pasta water. Stir over low heat to combine, for about 30 seconds. Season.
6. Serve pasta topped with carbonara sauce, shaved cheese and salad on the side.