Creamy Carbonara Filipino Style | Carbonara Recipe

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: ham

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while ham is often cheaper.

Cook spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente; drain and reserve some pasta water.

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté bacon until crispy; remove and set aside.

In the same skillet, add garlic and onion; sauté until fragrant and translucent, about 2-3 minutes.

Add mushrooms and peas; cook until mushrooms are tender, about 4-5 minutes.

In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks, heavy cream, parmesan cheese, and black pepper until smooth.

Return spaghetti to the skillet; toss with the bacon and vegetable mixture.

Pour the cream mixture over the pasta; toss quickly to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a creamy sauce.

Season with salt and additional pepper to taste; mix well.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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