{"id":6271,"date":"2020-05-10T14:23:41","date_gmt":"2020-05-10T12:23:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.laragazzacolmattarello.com\/?p=6271"},"modified":"2025-09-15T10:42:12","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T08:42:12","slug":"carbonara-pasta-pasta-alla-carbonara","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.laragazzacolmattarello.com\/en\/carbonara-pasta-pasta-alla-carbonara\/","title":{"rendered":"Carbonara pasta (pasta alla carbonara)"},"content":{"rendered":"

The recipe of a typical Italian dish in its authentic version, easy to prepare and with simple ingredients. However, talking about pasta alla carbonara<\/strong> is almost \u201cdangerous,\u201d because it is one of those recipes that spark endless debates: guanciale or pancetta, pecorino or parmesan, how many eggs to use\u2026 the controversies are infinite! Even so, its fame is well deserved: few dishes reflect Roman tradition so well and, at the same time, allow for so many personal variations.<\/p>\n

A method to suit every taste<\/h4>\n

I\u2019ve studied it in all the possible and imaginable versions, and today I present to you the one that gives me the best balance. That said, I encourage you to adapt it to your taste and what you have on hand: if you can\u2019t find guanciale, you can use pancetta or even smoked bacon; and if pecorino feels too strong, mix it with a milder cheese.<\/p>\n

A historical origin surrounded by hypotheses<\/h4>\n

According to the most recent theories, carbonara became popular after the liberation of Rome in 1944, when Allied troops combined eggs and bacon with Italian pasta. Even so, the recipe does not appear in old Roman cookbooks until the mid-20th century, which makes its exact creation still a matter of debate. Over the years, this dish became increasingly \u201cRomanized\u201d and ended up as one of the most beloved symbols of the Eternal City.<\/p>\n

Above all<\/h4>\n

My advice is clear: live and let live. Every home defends its \u201cperfect carbonara\u201d and, although the debates can be passionate, what truly matters is enjoying cooking and savoring every bite. Dare to try different variants and find your favorite version of this Roman classic!<\/p>\n

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Watch the video with all the steps<\/h3>\n
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Below you can watch the video with all the steps to prepare pasta alla carbonara<\/strong> in the easiest way. The video is in Spanish but includes automatic English subtitles added by YouTube. And if you haven\u2019t already, I invite you to subscribe to my YouTube channel<\/strong><\/a> so you won\u2019t miss any new recipes.
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