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carbonara

🇮🇹 A dish from Italy

carbonara, a dish from Italy
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Carbonara is a pasta dish made with cured pork, hard cheese, eggs, salt, and black pepper. It is typical of the Lazio region of Italy.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientspasta, cured pork, hard cheese, eggs, black pepper, salt
🔥Cooking methodtossing cooked pasta with raw egg and cheese to form a creamy sauce
👅Flavour & stylerich, savory, peppery, no cream
🕒When it’s eatenlunch or dinner main course

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Frequently asked questions

Where does carbonara come from?
carbonara is a dish that originated in Italy.
What is carbonara?
Carbonara is a pasta dish made with cured pork, hard cheese, eggs, salt, and black pepper. It is typical of the Lazio region of Italy.