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2 from 2 votes

Carbonara Filipino Style

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Pasta,
Keyword: Bacon,, Filipino Style,, Noodles,, Pasta,
Servings: 4 persons
Calories:

Equipment

  • 1 Pot
  • 1 Chooping Board
  • 1 Knife

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. spaghetti
  • ½ lb. bacon chopped
  • ½ lb. ground beef
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • ¾ cup sliced button mushrooms
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 small yellow onion minced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cook the spaghetti as directed on the packet. Place aside.
  • A cooking pot should be heated. Brown the bacon. Cook until the fat has rendered and the bacon has become crispy.
  • Remove the bacon and half of the bacon fat from the pot. Set aside the bacon. It will be added later. You can either save the bacon grease in a sealed container for later use or trash it.
  • In the same saucepan, heat the leftover bacon fat. Cook until the ground meat has browned.
  • Add the garlic and onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft.
  • Pour in the beef stock. Let boil. Cook until the liquid has totally evaporated.
  • Add the mushrooms. Stir.
  • Insert the butter and cook until it is completely melted.
  • Pour 2 ¼ cups of heavy whipping cream. Stir and let boil. Set the heat to medium
  • Add the Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper to taste.
  • In a bowl, beat the egg yolks and then add the remaining ¼ cup heavy whipping cream. Continue to beat until all the ingredients are well blended.
  • Fill the pot with the egg yolk mixture. Stir constantly until the white sauce has thickened in texture.
  • Arrange a serving of spaghetti in a bowl and pour-in some carbonara sauce. Mix well.
  • Twirl the spaghetti carbonara using a fork and then transfer to a pasta bowl. Top with bacon and Parmesan cheese.
  • Serve. Share and enjoy!