How to Make Creamy Pasta Carbonara

guanciale

🥗Healthier: pancetta

💰Cheaper: bacon

Pancetta is more accessible, while bacon offers a budget-friendly option.

Pecorino Romano cheese

🥗Healthier: Parmesan cheese

💰Cheaper: Grana Padano

Parmesan is a lower-fat alternative, and Grana Padano is often less expensive.

Cook the pasta according to package instructions.

In a pan, melt the butter over medium heat.

Add chopped garlic and onion, sauté until translucent.

Add sliced mushrooms and cook until softened.

Add the bacon and cook until crispy.

Stir in the cream of mushroom and reduced cream, mixing well.

Add water and milk to achieve desired consistency.

Season with ground pepper to taste.

Serve with optional parsley and grated cheese.

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