# Huel hot and savoury Carbonara **URL:** \ **Category:** Experiences\ **Created:** [December 22, 2022, 7:48pm UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/huel-hot-and-savoury-carbonara/24094 "2022-12-22T19:48:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![hunzas](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.huel.com/hunzas/32/8275_2.png) [@hunzas](https://discuss.huel.com/u/hunzas)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2022, 7:48pm UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/huel-hot-and-savoury-carbonara/24094/1 "2022-12-22T19:48:36Z")
Can’t believe I’m the first person to review it but as I’ve just eaten my first bowl of it here goes… It’s great (I’ve never eaten real carbonara in my life so cannot attest to how realistic it is) but I really liked the taste and texture. The spaghetti is, as I would have expected, short strands of spaghetti a couple of cm long rather than long pieces of pasta. The bacon pieces (pea protein rather than soya) are bigger than I expected (and more than I expected) and satisfyingly chewy. 400kc portion size says 99g of powder and 400ml water. Mine needed about 450 ml as it was really stodgy at 400ml. After standing for 10 minutes I added more water but didn’t measure it so could be a bit more or less than that. After 10 minutes the pasta was done but not overdone. Certainly no crunchy bits. I actually prepped in a round porcelain bowl not the Huel container nor the food flask I normally use. The sauce is creamy and there is an overall smoky bacon flavour. There’s plenty of parsley too. I would happily tuck into a second bowl right away it was so good. ---
**Author:** ![epicure](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.huel.com/epicure/32/10516_2.png) [@epicure](https://discuss.huel.com/u/epicure)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2022, 6:16am UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/huel-hot-and-savoury-carbonara/24094/2 "2022-12-23T06:16:45Z")
Mmm, sounds good! ---
**Author:** ![Darrenbryan10](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.huel.com/darrenbryan10/32/3330_2.png) [@Darrenbryan10](https://discuss.huel.com/u/Darrenbryan10)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2022, 4:51pm UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/huel-hot-and-savoury-carbonara/24094/3 "2022-12-23T16:51:09Z")
Sounds great, thanks for the review. ---
**Author:** ![Jparm](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/dbc845/32.png) [@Jparm](https://discuss.huel.com/u/Jparm)\ **Post date:** [December 23, 2022, 4:57pm UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/huel-hot-and-savoury-carbonara/24094/4 "2022-12-23T16:57:16Z")
Shame it costs more than the other hot and savoury bags. ---
**Author:** ![hunzas](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.huel.com/hunzas/32/8275_2.png) [@hunzas](https://discuss.huel.com/u/hunzas)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2022, 12:21am UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/huel-hot-and-savoury-carbonara/24094/5 "2022-12-24T00:21:29Z")
I agree. 20p a meal more I guess can soon mount up. I must admit I didn’t actually notice that when I ordered. I had a referral code and just boshed it in. ---
**Author:** ![Charlotte\_Huel](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.huel.com/charlotte_huel/32/10962_2.png) [@Charlotte\_Huel](https://discuss.huel.com/u/Charlotte_Huel)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2022, 2:24pm UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/huel-hot-and-savoury-carbonara/24094/6 "2022-12-24T14:24:47Z")
SO happy to hear you enjoyed it and congratulations on being the first review thread ⭐ ---
**Author:** ![SomethingClever](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8baadc/32.png) [@SomethingClever](https://discuss.huel.com/u/SomethingClever)\ **Post date:** [December 24, 2022, 9:20pm UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/huel-hot-and-savoury-carbonara/24094/7 "2022-12-24T21:20:44Z")
Any comment on the price increase? Is this for all new H&S flavors going forward? Will the current range catch up? ---
**Author:** ![Tim\_Huel](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.huel.com/tim_huel/32/11195_2.png) [@Tim\_Huel](https://discuss.huel.com/u/Tim_Huel)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2022, 10:48am UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/huel-hot-and-savoury-carbonara/24094/8 "2022-12-28T10:48:28Z")
So glad you’re enjoying it! I think the spaghetti is a real win. As you say “no crunchy bits”, it definitely hydrates really well! > [@hunzas](#): > > 400kc portion size says 99g of powder and 400ml water. Do you mean 200ml?! Felt I had to call you out for this in case anyone repeats with 400ml! ---
**Author:** ![Martyn78](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.huel.com/martyn78/32/9708_2.png) [@Martyn78](https://discuss.huel.com/u/Martyn78)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2022, 11:03am UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/huel-hot-and-savoury-carbonara/24094/9 "2022-12-28T11:03:02Z")
Looking forward to trying it, just added it to my subscription. Carbonara is one of my favourite meals. ---
**Author:** ![hunzas](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.huel.com/hunzas/32/8275_2.png) [@hunzas](https://discuss.huel.com/u/hunzas)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2022, 4:29pm UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/huel-hot-and-savoury-carbonara/24094/10 "2022-12-28T16:29:29Z")
Oops. I should learn to proof read my posts lol. Bacon soup. ---
**Author:** ![Phil\_C](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.huel.com/phil_c/32/8494_2.png) [@Phil\_C](https://discuss.huel.com/u/Phil_C)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2023, 9:49pm UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/huel-hot-and-savoury-carbonara/24094/11 "2023-01-07T21:49:23Z")
> [@Tim\_Huel](#): > > Do you mean 200ml?! Felt I had to call you out for this in case anyone repeats with 400ml! I didnt repeat it but - I also didnt read the instructions either - so I put in two scoops and filled it to the line and it was very watery - im guessing this one needs less than usual then 🙂 a little hard to make out if id mixed the bag up enough as there’s a lot going on there texture wise. The smokey flavour is very nice and tasted better than it smelt when first adding the water as it was very pungent initially. **UPDATE** - tried it again with half the water and was really good - hasn’t grabbed the top spot but close. ---
**Author:** ![HJennyG](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.huel.com/hjennyg/32/10929_2.png) [@HJennyG](https://discuss.huel.com/u/HJennyG)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2023, 5:44pm UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/huel-hot-and-savoury-carbonara/24094/12 "2023-01-08T17:44:27Z")
> [@hunzas](#): > > 20p a meal more I guess can soon mount up. I must admit I didn’t actually notice that when I ordered. This was my experience. It is not at all clear that Spaghetti Carbonara is priced any differently. I was keen to try it yet I discovered this only whilst I was about to pay. Please consider greater pricing transparency on the Hot & Savoury product page 🙏 ---
**Author:** ![Martyn78](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.huel.com/martyn78/32/9708_2.png) [@Martyn78](https://discuss.huel.com/u/Martyn78)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2023, 8:42am UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/huel-hot-and-savoury-carbonara/24094/13 "2023-01-09T08:42:26Z")
I did notice when I changed my subscription and added in the Carbonara my bill went up however, when the money came out of my account it was correct so maybe a bug in the system? Anyway, really enjoyed the Carbonara, not as good as a real one but nice enough that I may add it to my rotation. ---
**Author:** ![Charlotte\_Huel](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.huel.com/charlotte_huel/32/10962_2.png) [@Charlotte\_Huel](https://discuss.huel.com/u/Charlotte_Huel)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2023, 11:05am UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/huel-hot-and-savoury-carbonara/24094/14 "2023-01-10T11:05:27Z")
The price for this flavour is slightly more expensive due to some of the premium ingredients used in this recipe, such as the smoky bacon style pieces. Whilst we do all we can to ensure the best value per meal, this has resulted in a slightly higher price compared to the rest of the Hot & Savoury range. Although we knew this recipe would result in a slightly higher price, we know that Carbonara is a flavour our Hueligans have been hoping for so we’ve listened and created a more indulgent flavour and added more variety to the range! We really hope that you like it just as much as we do ---
**Author:** ![SomethingClever](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8baadc/32.png) [@SomethingClever](https://discuss.huel.com/u/SomethingClever)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2023, 2:42pm UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/huel-hot-and-savoury-carbonara/24094/15 "2023-01-11T14:42:11Z")
> [@Phil\_C](#): > > hasn’t grabbed the top spot but close What are your top three? ---
**Author:** ![Phil\_C](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.huel.com/phil_c/32/8494_2.png) [@Phil\_C](https://discuss.huel.com/u/Phil_C)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2023, 2:54pm UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/huel-hot-and-savoury-carbonara/24094/16 "2023-01-11T14:54:28Z")
> [@SomethingClever](#): > > top three? 1. Chick & Mushroom 2. Carbonara 3. Bolognese ---
**Author:** ![Charlotte\_Huel](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.huel.com/charlotte_huel/32/10962_2.png) [@Charlotte\_Huel](https://discuss.huel.com/u/Charlotte_Huel)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2023, 4:42pm UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/huel-hot-and-savoury-carbonara/24094/17 "2023-01-11T16:42:22Z")
10/10 line-up Phil 👏 ---
**Author:** ![Martyn78](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.huel.com/martyn78/32/9708_2.png) [@Martyn78](https://discuss.huel.com/u/Martyn78)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2023, 7:21am UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/huel-hot-and-savoury-carbonara/24094/18 "2023-01-13T07:21:24Z")
1. Mac & Cheeze 2. Carbonara 3. Bolognese ---
**Author:** ![leejonesjnr](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.huel.com/leejonesjnr/32/10977_2.png) [@leejonesjnr](https://discuss.huel.com/u/leejonesjnr)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2023, 6:12pm UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/huel-hot-and-savoury-carbonara/24094/19 "2023-01-18T18:12:54Z")
Had for the first time yesterday. I wasn’t super impressed but possibly need to adjust the water level and make sure enough of the powder goes into the pot as was VERY mild flavour and very watery. Having again tonight after training. ---
**Author:** ![leejonesjnr](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.huel.com/leejonesjnr/32/10977_2.png) [@leejonesjnr](https://discuss.huel.com/u/leejonesjnr)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2023, 10:16pm UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/huel-hot-and-savoury-carbonara/24094/20 "2023-01-18T22:16:09Z")
Okayyyyy much better second time around but won’t be in a massive rush to order more. I expect that I will in the future just for a bit of variety but Mexican Chilli and Mac & Cheeze are still way ahead for me. [Next page](https://discuss.huel.com/t/huel-hot-and-savoury-carbonara/24094.md?page=2)