Pro Tips
**Chef's Tips & Troubleshooting:**
- Cook pasta in generously salted boiling water — it should taste seasoned on its own.
- Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining to loosen the sauce if needed.
- Taste the dish before adding extra salt — cheese, broth, and cured meats already contribute saltiness.
- Slice meat against the grain for the most tender bite in steaks and roasts.
Cooking Tips
Cook pasta to al dente (firm to the bite) — it will continue cooking slightly when tossed with hot sauce. Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining to adjust sauce consistency. Taste the sauce before serving and adjust salt, pepper, and cheese. Dried pasta absorbs seasoning, so don't be shy.
Ingredient Substitutions
Short on time? A pressure cooker (Instant Pot) can reduce cooking time by roughly half for most braised and stewed Filipino dishes. Reduce liquid slightly since less evaporates.
Storage & Reheating
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. The flavors often deepen overnight, making leftovers even more delicious. Reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat, adding a splash of water or broth if the sauce has thickened during storage. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each.
Carbonara Filipino Style
Filipino-style carbonara — creamy white sauce pasta with bacon, mushrooms, and plenty of cheese. Rich, indulgent, and always a hit.
Instructions
- Cook the bacon until crispy. Do this by placing each strip in a pan. Cook in medium heat for 2 minutes. Flip the bacon and cook the opposite side for another 2 minutes. Continue performing the same steps until each piece gets crispy. Set aside. Save the bacon grease.
- Cook the spaghetti by pouring water in a cooking pot. Let boil. Add salt and put the spaghetti into the pot. Cook for 12 minutes or until al dente. Remove the spaghetti Set aside. Save ¼ cup of water used to cook spaghetti.
- Prepare the carbonara sauce by heating 3 tablespoons of bacon grease. Saute onion and garlic.
- One the onion softens, pour all-purpose cream into the pan. Stir. Add ¼ cup water.
- Add Knorr Beef Cube. Stir until well blended.
- Put chopped bacon and nutmeg into the sauce. Stir.
- Fold in the cooked spaghetti. Toss until spaghetti gets totally coated with sauce.
- Add in Parmesan cheese. Toss. Add more bacon.
- Transfer to to a serving plate. Serve and enjoy!
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Pro Tips & Troubleshooting
- Cook pasta in generously salted boiling water — it should taste seasoned on its own.
- Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining to loosen the sauce if needed.
- Taste the dish before adding extra salt — cheese, broth, and cured meats already contribute saltiness.
- Slice meat against the grain for the most tender bite in steaks and roasts.
Cooking Tips
Taste the sauce before serving and adjust salt, pepper, and cheese. Dried pasta absorbs seasoning, so don't be shy.
Substitutions
Storage & Reheating
Reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat, adding a splash of water or broth if the sauce has thickened during storage. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each.
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