Carbonara has been one of the common staples in a party. With the choice usually being between Spaghetti, Carbonara, and Pancit–the pasta dishes are endless, but if you prefer white sauce, then this Pinoy Sweet Ham Carbonara is the perfect choice for you!
The CDO Sweet Ham is the perfect partner to Carbonara if you prefer a sweeter flavor profile. If you don’t like sweetness however, you could change the ham, and you can even add more ingredients to make sure that the Carbonara is specially made for your special day.
Ingredients
For Boiling:
Water, for boiling
Salt
250 g. fettucine
For Sautéing:
4 Tbsps. butter
1 Tbsp. oil
3 cloves garlic
¼ cup white onion
½ cup button mushroom
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 pack CDO Sweet Ham
For the Sauce:
3 Tbsps. flour
1 cup chicken stock
1 ½ cup milk
1 tsp. dried basil
½ cup cheese
Salt and pepper
Garnish:”
Parmesan cheese
Fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a pot, boil the water. Cook the fettuccine for 8 minutes, or until it is almost cooked.
- Once the pasta is cooked, strain the water. Set aside.
- In a pan, heat the oil and butter. Sauté the garlic, onion, and mushroom. Season with salt.
- Slice the CDO Sweet Ham into thin slices. Add it to the pan. Toss.
- Set aside some of the oil, onion, mushroom, and ham for the toppings.
- Add the flour to the pan. Mix.
- When the flour is cooked and has been fully incorporated, add the chicken stock. Mix, then add the milk.
- Season with Italian herbs, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Add the melting cheese. Stir, then add the fettuccine. Toss.
- Set aside a bit of the sauce for toppings.
- Once the pasta is cooked, transfer it to a baking dish. Top with the sauce you set aside, parmesan cheese, CDO Sweet Ham, and parsley. Serve.
Prepare this Pinoy Sweet Ham Carbonara for a special occasion or for a simple gathering, and make mealtime even more special. Just make sure to cook enough noodles, so you don’t find it lacking when compared to the sauce you’ve cooked.
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