It will be extra salty, and have a funny flavor compared to what this recipe is supposed to be.

It’s as close as I can get to the authentic carbonara that I love from Original Joe’s on Broadway in San Francisco, CA without having to travel two hours from Sacramento, CA. I know it’s not the authentic – but so what. It’s easy and tastes great. So stop your grousing. If it’s not to your liking – then don’t comment. And yes, I agree with Cindy – you sound so very bitter. Even the Carbonara that the Olive Garden serves isn’t authentic, it’s a ravioli; and nether is the one from the Old Spaghetti Factory. So what?? It’s easy and can be cooked in a crock pot and families like it.

That may be too much time – I think about 8 hours on low would be the longest.

That is so great to hear! I hope you find many more!

I totally agree with you! This is not even similar to a carbonara. This is spaghetti with chicken, bacon, and cream cheese.

I have to totally agree with you. Definitely not carbanaro. Chicken Spaghetti would be a more accurate title. I am making it now…looking forward to it.

I would do 4 hours on low and add a 1/2 cup of water or chicken broth.

If you “hate to be that person” then why choose to be that person? Everyone who loves carbonara knows this is not authentic. It doesn’t claim to be, but it is a very good substitute and tastes VERY similar. Why it’s important to you to make the point you’re making when it actually benefits noone is curious.

Just put in the crockpot – no searing necessary.

You could try cream of chicken soup – or use chicken broth instead.

These are spaghetti noodles, – you can use anything you like – just use a half box.

We love this, and so do many people who enjoy making things in their crockpot – it truly tastes like carbonara. And yes, we would call a piece of bread, ketchup, with cheese on top, pizza.

It goes in at the beginning of the recipe 🙂