Filipino Style Carbonara
This rich and creamy Filipino Style Carbonara is a family favourite loaded with crispy bacon and sautéed mushrooms. It is perfect for family dinners and special occasions and sure to please everyone.
Ingredients
- 1 lb spaghetti noodles
- 1.5 lb bacon chopped
- 1 medium white onion peeled, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lb mushrooms thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 3 tbsp grated parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon for garnish
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1¾ cups all purpose cream
- salt and pepper to taste
- parsley garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to packaging instruction. Put a large pot of salted water on to boil. Drain and set aside.
- In over medium heat pan, cook bacon slowly or until crisp. Remove from the heat and drain with paper towel.
- In the same pan, discard and remove bacon oil except for 1 tablespoon. Sautè onion and garlic for 2 minutes until softened. Add mushrooms and cook until softened. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add butter and flour. Stir regularly for 1-2 minutes or until smooth and lightly browned.
- Add chicken broth and all purpose cream. Simmer in a low heat for 3-4 minutes.
- Add grated parmesan cheese and nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add noodles, sautéed mushrooms and bacon.
- Toss to combine until pasta is coated with sauce and heated through.
- Garnish with parsley and parmesan cheese. Serve hot.
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