Trisha V. Quiambao

Trisha V. Quiambao performed well in school and has garnered several awards both in academic and
extra-curricular activities. She grew to love reading different genres of books,
cooking, and has developed a passion for writing stories and songs. With
all the ideas she get through her readings she didn’t realize she is walking
towards a more complicated yet influential career path– she developed her
passion for teaching and cultivating young minds. She is an upcoming 4th
year student taking up Bachelor in Early Childhood Education at the Philippine
Normal University – National Center for Teacher Education.

## My Favorite Pasta Dish

Pasta has been invading our
tables for centuries and it is considered one of the world’s most accessible
foods. Nearly every country has its own unique version of this fine dish and
I’m going to give you three main reasons why, first, it is easy to prepare. You
don’t have to spend hours just to have a good scrumptious meal. Second, you can
put whatever you in it and no one’s going to judge you because everyone likes
to believe that every pasta dish is unique. You are not only satisfying your
hunger but your soul as well because you have put your effort and personality
in it. Lastly, it is convenient. You could have it any time of the day whether
you want it for breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, dinner, and midnight snack.
Plus, it can be a fast food or prepared as fancy dinner that the whole family
would enjoy.

But let me tell you all about
my favorite pasta dish. Ever since I was a child whenever I attend parties I
always look for the white and creamy pasta dish in the pasta bowl and you have
no idea how many times I got disappointed. Yes, you guessed it right, my
favorite pasta dish is the creamy Alfredo or as we famously call it, Carbonara.
Don’t get me wrong, I love pasta in all its form and presentation but what
really captured my heart and my palate is its strangeness yet familiarity.
Strange in a way that it tastes different and new yet familiar in a way that it
brings you back to your childhood years where everything tastes like milk and
cream. But as you eat it you begin to explore its deliciousness in your mouth.
As the combined flavors explode in your mouth you can’t help but think of happy
thoughts and relive the past memories. Well, that’s just me and I don’t know
about you. But here is a bonus for you because I am going to share how I make
my own creamy Carbonara.

Ingredients:

·
500g
Fettuccine

·
75g
chopped bacon

·
250ml
cream of asparagus

·
250ml
evaporated filled milk

·
2
medium sized white onion (minced)

·
4
cloves of garlic (minced)

·
salt
and pepper

·
parmesan
cheese

·
garlic
bread (optional)

Procedure:

1.    Prepare a deep casserole, fill
it with water half of the way and put salt and oil to prevent the pasta from
sticking. Set it to a boil.

2.    While waiting for the water to
boil. Prepare a separate pan where you can make the sauce.

3.    Cook the bacon and then set it
aside, do not remove the oil from the bacon

4.    Sauté the onion first,
followed by the garlic

5.    Mix the cream of asparagus and
milk then pour it into the pan together with the bacon

6.    Bring it to a simmer and add
the cheese

7.    Wait for it to simmer for 15
minutes then add the cooked pasta

8.    Put at least 1 1/2  cups of water (pasta water)

9.    Mix thoroughly and add salt
and pepper to taste. Let it sit for 20 minutes before serving

10.  Place in a plate of your
choice. Serve with parmesan cheese on top with garlic bread on the side. Enjoy!

So, here is my own creamy
Carbonara in 10 easy steps. I hope you enjoyed my dish. For more questions,
suggestions, and if you want to share your own masterpiece feel free to update
me on facebook, twitter, and instagram @trishaquiambeee using the hashtag
#foodbuddy.

Thank you and enjoy!