Quarantine Cooking... Classic Carbonara Pasta | Somali Style

guanciale

🥗Healthier: pancetta

💰Cheaper: bacon

Pancetta offers a similar flavor profile, while bacon is more accessible.

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cheese blend

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor without dairy.

Pecorino Romano cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: grated hard cheese

Feta can mimic the salty tang of Pecorino at a lower price.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

Prepare all ingredients: chop onions and garlic, measure out cheese, butter, and cream.

In a large pot, boil water for the pasta.

Melt butter in a hot pan and add chopped onions and garlic, cooking until golden.

Season with a little salt and black pepper to taste.

Add double cream to the pan and mix well.

Add chopped coriander for flavor.

If the sauce is too thick, add evaporated milk to thin it out.

Cook spaghetti in boiling water until al dente, then drain.

Mix the cooked spaghetti into the sauce until well combined and creamy.

Serve the pasta on a plate, topping with additional cheese and coriander for garnish.

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