Creamy Carbonara Recipe (Delicious Budget-Friendly Recipe)

Filipino-Style Creamy Carbonara Recipe

This Filipino-Style Carbonara recipe transforms the classic Italian pasta into an ultra-creamy, rich, and satisfying dish using budget-friendly local ingredients. Unlike traditional carbonara, our Pinoy version uses evaporated milk and all-purpose cream for that signature velvety sauce, combined with bacon, sweet ham, and mushrooms for maximum flavor without breaking the bank. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or when you’re craving restaurant-style pasta at home!

Why This Recipe Works

✔ Creamier than traditional – Uses evaporated milk and cream
✔ Budget-friendly – Local ingredients replace expensive pancetta/parmesan
✔ Quick & easy – Ready in just 30 minutes
✔ Kid-approved – Mild flavors that children love

Pro Tips for Perfect Carbonara

🍝 For creamier sauce – Add 1 egg yolk at the end
🧀 Cheesier flavor – Use quickmelt cheese blend
🥓 Meatier version – Add sliced hotdogs or chicken
🌶 Spicy twist – Add chili flakes before serving

Serving Suggestions

🍞 With garlic bread – Perfect for sauce dipping
🥗 Side salad – Fresh greens balance the richness
🍗 With fried chicken – Ultimate Filipino combo

Storage Tips

❄️ Refrigerate – Lasts 3 days (sauce thickens when cold)
🔥 Reheating – Add splash of milk when reheating
✋ Avoid freezing – Cream sauces don’t freeze well

“This Filipino carbonara proves you don’t need expensive ingredients to make irresistibly creamy, comforting pasta that the whole family will love!”

Perfect for:
• Weeknight dinners
• Birthday parties
• Potluck contributions
• Midnight snack cravings

Cooking Video: Creamy Carbonara

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Creamy Carbonara Recipe (Delicious Budget-Friendly Recipe)

Author: Yummy Food Ph Cooking Method: Sauteing Cuisine: Asian, Filipino Courses: Appetizer, Pasta Recipe Keys: High Protein N Noodle & Pasta Quick Meals

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 5 mins Cook Time 15 mins Total Time 20 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 480

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

This Filipino-Style Carbonara transforms the classic Italian pasta into an ultra-creamy, rich, and satisfying dish using budget-friendly local ingredients. Unlike traditional carbonara, our Pinoy version uses evaporated milk and all-purpose cream for that signature velvety sauce, combined with bacon, sweet ham, and mushrooms for maximum flavor without breaking the bank. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or when you're craving restaurant-style pasta at home!

Ingredients

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Servings

Main Components:

• 500 g spaghetti or fettuccine
• 2 strips bacon, chopped
• 5 slices sweet ham, diced
• 1 can sliced mushrooms, drained (200 grams)

Sauce & Seasonings:

• 1 can evaporated milk (370ml)
• 1 pouch all-purpose cream (250ml)
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• ½ cup grated cheese (quickmelt or cheddar)
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp cooking oil

Optional Add-ons:

• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp nutmeg (for depth)
• 1 tbsp butter (for richer flavor)

Instructions

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Cook the Pasta

1. Boil water with salt and oil. Cook pasta for about 10 minutes or 1 minute less than package instructions for al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.

Crisp the Bacon

1. In a pan, cook bacon until crispy. Set aside on paper towels, leaving rendered fat in the pan.

Sauté Aromatics

1. In the same pan with bacon fat, melt butter. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds, then onions until translucent.
2. Add ham and mushrooms; cook for 2 minutes.

Make the Sauce

1. Pour in evaporated milk and cream. Simmer on low heat (do not boil vigorously).
2. Add cheese, pepper, and salt. Stir until slightly thickened (~5 mins).

Combine & Serve

1. Toss pasta in sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
2. Top with crispy bacon and extra cheese.

3. Serve and enjoy!

   Watch our video tutorial for tips! [Carbonara]

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 480kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 22g34%

Saturated Fat 10g50%

Sodium 680mg29%

Total Carbohydrate 52g18%

Dietary Fiber 3g12%

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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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