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!
✔ 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
🍝 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
🍞 With garlic bread - Perfect for sauce dipping
🥗 Side salad - Fresh greens balance the richness
🍗 With fried chicken - Ultimate Filipino combo
❄️ 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
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!
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.
In a pan, cook bacon until crispy. Set aside on paper towels, leaving rendered fat in the pan.
Serve and enjoy!
Watch our video tutorial for tips! [Carbonara]
Servings 8
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.