Spaghetti carbonara has a question mark above it. Claimed as a Roman dish, its beginnings are murky. It has been suggested it was invented by American troops stationed in Italy during World War II ...

In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup ...

Spaghetti carbonara is a super quick and easy pasta dish that's perfect for weeknight meals or special occasions. Ellis Barrie shows you how to make a silky, rich carbonara in 10 minutes with just ...

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The magic of this traditional carbonara recipe comes from the balance of textures—crisp pancetta, silky eggs and creamy cheese—all combined to coat the pasta as an irresistibly smooth sauce.

Traditional carbonara is made with just a handful of ingredients—cheese, bacon, garlic, eggs and heavy cream—yet this classic Roman pasta sauce can be tricky to prepare (the eggs create the ...

Though there are reportedly some 400 versions of the recipe, spaghetti carbonara is fundamentally just warm spaghetti laced ...

Contrary to common belief, the original recipe doesn't call for cream, butter or any additional fats. Chef Alessandra Ciuffo ...

Ground Beef Carbonara is a delicious and comforting pasta dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. Made with ground beef, pasta, eggs, cheese, and bacon, this carbonara is rich, ...

this might just be the silkiest carbonara we've ever made. Plus, this recipe is totally vegetarian, making it a great dinner party choice to meet everyone's needs, or a brilliant meat-free midweek ...

Pasta carbonara is the type of meal that is incredibly easy to make, but when paired with a nice wine it'll feel fancy. Here's the wine to choose.