carbonara

noun

car·bo·nara ˌkär-bə-ˈnär-ə

: a dish of hot pasta into which other ingredients (such as eggs, bacon or ham, and grated cheese) have been mixed

—often used as a postpositive modifier

spaghetti carbonara

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Italian food: Lasagna, carbonara, and amatriciana were some of the most popular pasta dishes, along with the timeless classic pizza. —

Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 13 Nov. 2024 Cheesy ramen Carbonara ramen, which is ramen made with pecorino romano or other cheeses, and bacon and eggs — as typically seen in spaghetti carbonara — was a viral trend over the summer, with a few spots like Osaka adding it to the menu with a wink. —

Jonathan Shikes, The Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2024 There are other Roman standbys, like carbonara and cacio e pepe, the latter of which is not only a pasta sauce but also a surprisingly delicious dip for the potato chips that are served with the apertivo. —

Ann Abel, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024 The tannins are rounded and smooth and are a perfect foil for the salty guanciale and creamy egg yolk in carbonara. —

Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for carbonara