
Greetings Hive friends! How are you all? I hope every one of you is doing well and in a good condition today..
This afternoon i want to share something special that i prepared for my family my homemade Carbonara pasta. It is a simple dish but it brings warmth comfort and togetherness every time we serve it on the table. Cooking this today made me appreciate how food can instantly lift everyones mood at home.



Carbonara has always been one of my go to recipes whenever i want to make something creamy and satisfying without needing too many complicated ingredients. It is a dish that looks fancy tastes amazing and yet is very easy to put together. As i was preparing everything i realized how fun it is to see the colors and textures of the ingredients from the sliced ham chopped garlic and mushrooms to the cheese that melts and blends beautifully into the sauce.


One thing i love about cooking is the feeling of calmness that comes with it. While chopping the ingredients i found myself enjoying the moment thinking about how my family would react once the food is finally served. There is a different kind of happiness when you cook something with love especially when you know your family appreciates your efforts in the kitchen..

While sautéing the garlic in butter, the kitchen quickly filled with that irresistible comforting aroma. It is always the first sign that the dish will turn out delicious. When i added the mushrooms and ham the colors came together beautifully, and the smell became even more inviting. Slowly pouring the evaporated milk into the pan and watching it thicken always feels satisfying. Then comes the best part mixing in the cheese and letting it melt until the sauce becomes creamy and rich..



When the spaghetti was ready ipoured the sauce over it and gave everything a good mix. The final result was a plate full of creamy carbonara topped with more cheese to make it even more mouthwatering. Before serving it to my family i took a picture with the dish—one of my favorite moments because it is always fun sharing these simple joys with the Hive community..

As soon as we sat down to eat the reactions were priceless. My family loved the flavor the creaminess and the generous bits of ham and mushrooms. Seeing them enjoy the meal made me feel fulfilled and proud. It reminded me once again that homemade food does not have to be expensive or complicated. Sometimes all it needs is a little creativity and a lot of love..

This Carbonara pasta became a simple reminder that even ordinary afternoons can turn special with a warm plate of food made with care. I’m happy to share this recipe with all of you, hoping it inspires you to make your own version at home.
Until my next cooking adventure… Thank you so much 😊😊😊
🍝 INGREDIENTS
1 pack Spaghetti pasta
1–2 tbsp butter or oil
6–8 cloves garlic, chopped
1 pack cooked ham, sliced into strips
1 can sliced mushrooms
1 can evaporated milk
1 cup grated cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: tuna flakes, condensed cream, or extra cheese
❄️ PROCEDURE
- Cook the spaghetti pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a pan, heat butter or oil. Sauté garlic until golden and fragrant.
- Add sliced ham and cook for a few minutes.
- Add mushrooms and continue sautéing until everything is well mixed.
- Pour in evaporated milk and allow it to simmer gently until it slightly thickens.
- Add grated cheese and mix until it melts completely into the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper. Adjust the taste according to preference.
- Add the cooked pasta and toss until everything is coated with the creamy sauce.
- Transfer to a plate and top with more cheese before serving.
- Enjoy with your family while it’s warm and creamy 👨👩👦🍝
That looks so yummy @jocabanero4 can I have some of that carbonara pasta.
Yeah sure @rabino7515 hehehe
Your pasta recipe is very beautiful, it will be very delicious to eat. Best of luck to you.
Wow thank you.. Much appreciated
The carbonara looks delicious! And reading your post made me remember my first experience eating a carbonara. It was about 6 in the evening in my tutees house. I used to be a tutor to my boss' children. I worked as a research assistant from 8 am in the morning to 5 in the afternoon and a tutor from 5-6 pm in the afternoon. That day my boss' wife cooked her children's favorite dish, a carbonara. Since it's my first time and been hearing good things about the dish I thought I'd like it. But to my dismay, I don't like the taste. May be it's just me because the children loved it. Because I don't want to disappoint them I ate the plateful carbonara, haha. And when I thought I can't take it anymore I bid my goodbye. When I reached the gate, I started vomiting in the canal on the roadside, haha. Literally I think I vomited everything I ate. So yeah, that made a me a bad impression about carbonara. Thanks for making me remember that funny experience through this post!