Yummy Creamy Carbonara Recipe
Imagine a big family dinner in the Philippines, with everyone laughing and eating together. The table has a big plate of Creamy Carbonara, a super tasty pasta dish from Amber’s Menu. It’s full of creamy sauce, crispy bacon, and mushrooms, making everyone happy.
You can make this dish at home in just 30 minutes! Let’s learn about it and how to cook it the easy way.
Servings and price on Amber menu:
| Single Order | ₱ 70.00 |
| 3-5 Persons | ₱ 370.00 |
| 6-10 Persons | ₱ 620.00 |
| 11-15 Persons | ₱ 730.00 |
| 16-20 Persons | ₱ 840.00 |
| 21-25 Persons | ₱ 1000.00 |
How Carbonara Became a Filipino Favorite?
Carbonara started in Italy a long time ago. Some say it was made by people who worked with coal, cooking over fires. Others think American soldiers in Italy during the war mixed eggs and bacon with pasta to create it. In Italy, Carbonara is made with spaghetti, eggs, a special bacon called guanciale, and cheese called Pecorino Romano.
In the Philippines, people changed Carbonara to make it their own. They used cream instead of eggs to make it super creamy. They added mushrooms and used regular bacon because it’s easier to find.
Sometimes, they use a Knorr beef cube to make it extra yummy. This version is a big hit at Christmas Eve, called Noche Buena, when families eat together. At Amber’s Menu, you can get it for one person (₱70) or for a big group of 21-25 people (₱1000).
How to Make Amber’s Creamy Carbonara at Home?
This recipe makes enough for 6-8 people. You can change things if you want, like using different pasta or adding veggies.
Pasta
- 1 pound (454 grams) spaghetti
Meat
- 6 ounces (170 grams) bacon, chopped
Veggie
- 4 ounces (113 grams) sliced canned mushrooms, drained
Sauce
- 21 ounces (600 milliliters) heavy cream
Cheese
- ½ cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese + extra for topping
Flavor
- 5 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 Knorr beef cube, crushed
Topping
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste (optional)
Other
- 3 quarts (2.8 liters) water for boiling pasta
- 1 tablespoon salt for pasta water
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Steps to Cook
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a big pot of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt. Add the spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes until it’s soft but still a bit firm (check the package). Drain the water but keep ½ cups of it. Set the pasta aside.
- Cook the Bacon: In a big frying pan, cook the chopped bacon on medium heat for 5-7 minutes until crispy. Remove the bacon and put it on a plate with paper towels. Leave 3 tablespoons of bacon fat in the pan.
- Cook Garlic and Mushrooms: Add the chopped garlic to the pan and cook for 1 minute until it smells nice. Add the mushrooms and cook for 2-3 minutes until they’re soft.
- Make the Sauce: Add the crushed Knorr beef cube and stir until it melts. Pour in the heavy cream and stir for 3-4 minutes on low heat until it gets thicker. Don’t let it boil.
- Add Cheese and Bacon: Stir in ½ cup of Parmesan cheese and half the bacon until the sauce is smooth. If it’s too thick, add a little of the saved pasta water.
- Mix with Pasta: Put the cooked spaghetti in the pan and mix it with the sauce. If it’s too dry, add more pasta water.
- Serve It: Add a little salt and pepper if you want. Put the pasta on a big plate. Sprinkle the rest of the bacon, parsley, and more Parmesan on top. Eat it while it’s hot!
Tips to Make Perfect Creamy Carbonara
- Keep Heat Low: Cook the cream on low heat so it doesn’t get lumpy.
- Use Fresh Parsley: It makes the dish look pretty and taste fresh.
- Big Pan: Use a big frying pan so you can mix everything easily.
- Pasta Water Helps: The water you save from cooking pasta makes the sauce smooth and creamy.
Fun Ways to Change It
- For Vegans: Use cream made from plants, like coconut cream, and cheese that’s not from animals. Use mushrooms that taste like bacon instead of real bacon.
- No Gluten: Use pasta that doesn’t have gluten. Check that the Knorr cube is gluten-free.
- Spicy: Add a little bit of red pepper flakes when you cook the garlic.
- More Veggies: Add frozen peas or spinach to make it healthier.
Conclusion
Amber’s Creamy Carbonara is a comfort food that brings families together. It is rich, creamy, and full of flavor from bacon, garlic, and mushrooms. What makes it special is how it blends Filipino taste with an Italian classic. Instead of using eggs like the original Carbonara, this version uses cream to make the sauce extra thick and smooth.
It is also very easy to make at home. With just a few ingredients and about 30 minutes, you can cook a big pot that your whole family will enjoy. You can change it based on what you have, like using a different kind of pasta, adding more vegetables, or making it a little spicy. That is the fun part.
So the next time you are craving something creamy and cheesy that everyone will love, try making Amber’s Creamy Carbonara. It is tasty, simple, and perfect for sharing with loved ones.
