Indulge in this rich, velvety spaghetti carbonara loaded with savory ham, earthy mushrooms, and a luxuriously creamy sauce - a holiday-worthy pasta dish that’s surprisingly easy to make! While not traditional Italian, this Filipino-style carbonara is a beloved party staple for its comforting, crowd-pleasing flavors.
🥓 Ham & Mushroom Duo – Adds umami depth to the creamy sauce
🧀 Extra Cheesy – Parmesan and cheddar create Filipino-style richness
🍝 Perfect for Gatherings – Feeds a crowd and reheats like a dream
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Cooking Video Recipe: Carbonara with Ham
Carbonara with ham is a delicious, rich and creamy dish. It is great to prepare for holiday seasons and for special occasions. This is a quick and easy recipe made with simple ingredients. Just cooked the pasta noodles and fried the sliced sweet ham with butter, then added the minced garlic, onion and sliced mushrooms to sauté. With a combination of evaporated milk, all-purpose cream and cheese, the pasta sauce becomes creamy and rich. To complete the rich taste of the carbonara sauce, season it with ground black pepper and sugar. Toss and mix the cooked noodles with the prepared sauce on low heat and then, that’s it. You can now enjoy the quick and easy carbonara with ham dish with your family and friends.
In a pot, add 2 liters of water, 1 tablespoon salt and 1 tablespoon cooking oil, stir to mix then add the pasta noodles. Bring to boil and cook for 8-10 minutes. When pasta is cooked, drain it and set aside.
In a pan, melt butter over low-medium heat. Add the sweet sliced ham cook it until turns light brown. Make a space to add chopped garlic, sauté it for few seconds then add the minced onion and sauté it together with garlic.
Add sliced mushroom, sauté and mix it altogether then add evaporated milk, sugar, and quick melt cheese. Season with ground black pepper, stir and simmer few minutes.
Add all-purpose cream, simmer again until sauce slightly thick and creamy. Add the cooked pasta previously set aside. Stir and mix the pasta noodles with the sauce over low heat. Transfer to a serving plate when done cooking.
Serve and happy eating.
Servings 4
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.