During the busy week, many people usually opt for takeout. I get it! It’s quick, delicious, and it’s almost instant. HOWEVER, there are meals that you can cook for your family for a fraction of the cost that you would spend at a restaurant. ALSO, a lot of these meals can be made in under 30 minutes.
I made this delicious pot of fettuccine alfredo carbonara for my family. This whole pot was about 6 to 8 servings, and it cost me under $10 ( which is less than ONE meal at the Olive Garden or Red Lobster… although I love both places)
Here’s the breakdown
Fettucine ….. $1.50
Prego’s Savory Bacon Alfredo Sauce  on sale for $2.99 ( you can use a different brand of course)
1 lb of onions……. $0.98
Frozen Peas…….$0.99
Minced Garlic…….$0.99
Vegetable oil………… ALREADY HAD IT AT HOME
= $7.45
So not only did I save a lot of money, by making this at home I seriously whipped a new family favorite meal in less than 20 minutes. Give this recipe a try and tell me what you think. XOXO
Fettuccine Alfredo Carbonara
Ingredients
- 16 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb bacon
- 15 oz jarred alfredo sauce
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese shredded
Instructions
- Cook the bacon until it is nice and crisp. Crumble or chop the bacon then set it to the side
- Cook your pasta (be sure to follow the directions on the package).
- In sauce pan add in 1 tbsp of vegetable oil, then turn the heat up to medium.
- Add in the onion, and cook for 1 minute then add in the peas, and garlic.
- Pour in the alfredo sauce, and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Drain the pasta, then place it back into a large pot. Pour in the sauce, and combine the ingredients.
- Place the pasta on a plate, and top it off with parmesan cheese and the reserved bacon.
- Enjoy along with salad, and bread sticks!
Tiffany says
OMG!!!! It came out sooooo gooooood! My husband is going to flip when he taste this…OooKaaaay!
Rosie says
LOL!! Thanks for giving it a try boo!
Debbie says
Hi Rosie, I loved this recipe but I used Bertolli Carbonara sauce. The dish was even more flavorfull with this sauce.
Keri says
Loved this recipe for a quick and easy carbonara! I personally did without the peas and added the bacon to my sauce for even distribution, but that’s just preference. Definitely hit the spot!