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Pasta Carbonara

Cultural Context

Originating in Rome's working-class trattorias, Carbonara was a hearty meal for charcoal workers (carbonari). The dish celebrates simple ingredients—eggs, cured pork, cheese, and black pepper—transformed through technique. Today it's beloved worldwide, though purists insist on guanciale over bacon.

ItalianITLaziomain
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
250g penne pasta
150g chicken breast-cut into small cubes
300ml milk
1 can mushroom carbonara sauce
3 cloves minced garlic
1 small onion- chopped
1 tbsp oil
1/2 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tbsp corn starch- dilute with water
Dried parsley- for garnishing

guanciale

🥗Healthier: pancetta

💰Cheaper: bacon

Pancetta is more accessible, while bacon offers a budget-friendly option.

Pecorino Romano cheese

🥗Healthier: Parmesan cheese

💰Cheaper: Grana Padano

Parmesan is a lower-fat alternative, and Grana Padano is often less expensive.

1

Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente.

2

In a pan, heat the oil and sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant.

3

Add the chicken breast cubes to the pan and cook until browned and cooked through.

4

Pour in the mushroom carbonara sauce and milk, stirring to combine.

5

Add the diluted corn starch to thicken the sauce as desired.

6

Season with ground black pepper and soy sauce, adjusting to taste.

7

Serve the pasta topped with the creamy sauce and garnish with dried parsley.

Cooking Techniques

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Dietary

dairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

Spaghetti alla CarbonaraRoman Carbonara
Local Name: Pasta alla Carbonara

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