Canadian-Inspired Creamy Carbonara Recipe

Name: Canadian-Inspired Creamy Carbonara Recipe
Yield: 4 cups / 1 L sauce
Ingredients: 8 oz (225 g) bacon diced; 1 onion finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic finely chopped; Hot red chili flakes (to taste); 3 tbsp (45 mL) all-purpose flour; 2 cups (500 mL) Canadian Milk; 1/2 cup (125 mL) Canadian 35 % cream or Milk; 2 eggs; 1 cup (250 mL) grated Canadian Parmesan cheese; 2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh parsley; 1 tsp (5 mL) salt; 1/2 tsp (2 mL) freshly ground black pepper

Delve into the delightful fusion of authentic Italian Carbonara enriched with Canadian cream and milk. With the nutty hint of Canadian Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this dish, inspired by the 1991 Milk Calendar, promises a gastronomic adventure.

Prep: 10 min
Cooking: 15 min

Yields 4 cups / 1 L sauce

Creamy carbonara pasta served in a white bowl

Ingredients

8 oz (225 g) bacon diced
1 onion finely chopped
2 cloves garlic finely chopped
Hot red chili flakes (to taste)
3 tbsp (45 mL) all-purpose flour
2 cups (500 mL) Canadian Milk
1/2 cup (125 mL) Canadian 35 % cream or Milk
2 eggs
1 cup (250 mL) grated Canadian Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp (5 mL) salt
1/2 tsp (2 mL) freshly ground black pepper

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Preparation

Place bacon pieces in a deep skillet or wide saucepan. Cook until crisp. Drain on paper towels and reserve.

Discard but 3 tbsp (45 mL) of bacon fat. Sauté onions, garlic and chili flakes. Cook 2 to 3 min until tender. Stir in flour. Cook 2 to 3 min longer. Whisk in Canadian milk and cream. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat. Simmer 5 min.

Beat eggs together lightly. Whisk into sauce with Canadian cheese and parsley. Cook 2 min. Add salt and pepper.

Toss with 3/4 lb (340 g) spaghetti, cooked. Sprinkle with additional freshly ground black pepper and reserved bacon.