Carbonara is one of the more popular Italian pasta dish that Filipinos fell in love with. This pasta has been a good alternative to the Pinoy Spaghetti. It is always present in parties and special occasions since it’s not difficult to make in volume.
The traditional Pinoy carbonara includes these three main ingredients: Fettuccine, Ham, and Milk. But in this recipe, we’ll be taking it up to another level. We will make it extra creamy and extra savory.
Find out the ingredients that will make up to a better Carbonara I’m sure your family and guests will love! Learn about it here:
INGREDIENTS:
- 500 g Fettuccine noodles (or any desired pasta)
- 200 g sweet ham
- 200 g bacon
- 1 can evaporated milk
- 250 ml all-purpose cream
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 head garlic, minced
- 1 onion, minced
- 1 tsp ground pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 250 g grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp parsley, chopped (optional)
HOW TO COOK:
- Prepare the fettuccine pasta based on cooking instructions and set aside.
- Fry the bacon (not too crispy). Drain (you may use paper towel) then cut into small pieces. Set aside.
- Fry the ham. Drain (you may use paper towel) then cut into small square pieces. Set aside.
- Heat oil and saute garlic and onion in a pan.
- Add 3/4 of fried bacon and ham.
- Add the evaporated milk and cream of mushroom soup.
- Add the all-purpose cream and grated parmesan cheese. Stir and bring to boil.
- Season with ground pepper.
- Add more evaporated milk or a cup of water if the sauce is too creamy or salty.
- Simmer until it begins to thicken. Remove from heat.
- Place the pasta and sauce on a pasta tray.
- Top with grated Parmesan cheese together with the remaining bacon and ham bits.
- Add chopped parsley (optional).
- Serve with garlic bread. Enjoy!
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