Filipino-style Pasta Carbonara
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3.8
228 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
8 Servings
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Calories
911 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Filipino
Filipino-style Pasta Carbonara
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Pasta Carbonara loaded with crisp bacon, sauteed mushrooms, and flavorful cream sauce is a tasty pasta dish the whole family is sure to love. It's so easy to make and perfect for busy weeknights.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound uncooked spaghetti
- 2 pounds bacon, chopped
- 1 onion, peeled and chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 1 pound fresh button mushrooms. sliced thinly
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 14 ounces all-purpose cream
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese and more for serving
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, stemmed and chopped
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Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, bring about 4 quarts salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook 1 minute shy of package directions. Remove from heat and drain well. Keep warm.
- In a wide pan over medium heat, add bacon. Cook, stirring occasionally, until it browns and crisps. With a slotted spoon, remove from heat and drain on paper towels.
- Discard the rendered fat except for about 1 tablespoon. Add onions and garlic and cook until softened.
- Add mushrooms and cook until softened. With a slotted spoon, remove the mushroom mixture from the pan and keep warm.
- Add butter to pan and heat until melted. Add flour and cook, stirring regularly, for about 1 to 2 minutes or until smooth and lightly browned.
- Slowly add chicken broth, whisking regularly to prevent lumps.
- Add cream. Lower heat and bring to a simmer. Continue to cook, whisking occasionally, until slightly thickened.
- Add Parmesan cheese and nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add pasta, bacon, and mushroom mixture. Toss to combine until pasta is coated with sauce and heated through.
- To serve, garnish with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan cheese. Serve hot.
Notes
- Cook the pasta for a few minutes less than the package directions, as it will continue to cook in the sauce.
- Pasta tends to absorb a lot of moisture, so go a little heavy on the cream sauce to compensate for the drying out. The sauce will also thicken as it sits, so make it a bit thinner than you'd like.
- Once you add the heavy cream, cook at a gentle simmer, and do not boil to prevent the sauce from curdling.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
911kcal
(46%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
67g
(103%)
Saturated Fat
28g
(140%)
Cholesterol
151mg
(50%)
Sodium
929mg
(39%)
Potassium
626mg
(18%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1000IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
7.4mg
(8%)
Calcium
70mg
(7%)
Iron
1.8mg
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 911 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 911kcal | 46% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 67g | 103% |
| Saturated Fat | 28g | 140% |
| Cholesterol | 151mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 929mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 626mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1000IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 7.4mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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3.8
228 reviews
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