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.
- For stir-fries, have all ingredients ready before you start — the cooking process goes very fast.
- For pasta dishes, reserve a cup of pasta water before draining to adjust sauce consistency.
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.
Spaghetti Carbonara
Spaghetti Carbonara — Filipino-style pasta with sweet sauce, hotdogs, and cheese. A uniquely Filipino comfort food.
Instructions
- Mix together beaten eggs, heavy whipping cream, and parmesan cheese then mix well. Set aside.
- Heat a cooking pot or pan then place the butter and let melt.
- Fry the bacon until the texture becomes crisp. Set aside.
- On the same cooking pot or pan, remove excess butter then sauté the garlic and green onions.
- Put-in the spaghetti noodles and beaten egg- heavy whipping cream - parmesan cheese mixture then mix well. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the fried bacon and distribute.
- Transfer to to a serving plate then 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.
- For stir-fries, have all ingredients ready before you start — the cooking process goes very fast.
- For pasta dishes, reserve a cup of pasta water before draining to adjust sauce consistency.
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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