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.
- Season pasta water generously with salt — it should taste like the sea for properly seasoned pasta.
- Taste the dish before adding extra salt — cheese, broth, and cured meats already contribute saltiness.
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.
Pinoy Carbonara with Ham and Bacon
Pinoy Carbonara with both ham and bacon — double the meat in a sweet-style cream sauce over spaghetti. A Filipino birthday classic.
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti based on package instructions. Drain the water and set it aside.
- Heat over pan. Add the bacon. Cook until crispy. Remove from the pan. Set aside.
- Melt butter on the same pan where the bacon was cooked. Saute garlic for 10 seconds. Add mushrooms and all-purpose flour. Cook for 30 seconds while stirring.
- Mix together Knorr Cream of Mushroom Soup and water. Stir. Pour the mixture into the pan. Continue cooking while stirring until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
- Season with parmesan cheese and ground black pepper.
- Turn the heat off and toss the pasta.
- Transfer to a serving plate and top with bacon slices and more parmesan cheese.
- Serve.
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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.
- Season pasta water generously with salt — it should taste like the sea for properly seasoned pasta.
- Taste the dish before adding extra salt — cheese, broth, and cured meats already contribute saltiness.
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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