SPAM® Carbonara
- 500g, spaghetti, cooked according to package direction
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 can SPAM®, cut into cubes
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 onion,chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- chicken cube
- 1 tbsp all purpose flour
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 1/2 cup all purpose cream
- a pinch of nutmeg
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cheese, grated
- parsley flakes for garnish
- Heat oil in a non-stick skillet, and fry SPAM® cubes for 3 minutes or until cooked.Set aside.
- In the same pan, add the butter and sauté garlic and onion until translucent.
- Add all purpose flour and chicken bouillon cubes and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in water and stir (or whisk) until it’s free of lumps. Add the all-purpose cream and stir on low-heat.
- Add the mushroom and 3/4 of the SPAM®. Simmer for 3 minutes. IF it becomes too thick, you can add more water or milk to think it out.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add Spaghetti. Mix well. Make sure pasta is well-coated with sauce.
- Transfer to serving plate, top with the SPAM® you set aside, grated cheese, and chopped parsley.
- Serve and enjoy.