A2NounFeminine
la carbonara
carbonara
/kar-boh-NAH-rah/
Plural: carbonare
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What does ‘carbonara’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
La carbonara autentica non prevede la panna.
Authentic carbonara does not include cream.
Ordino sempre la carbonara quando vado a Roma.
I always order carbonara when I go to Rome.
About This Word
Authentic Roman carbonara uses only eggs, pecorino romano, guanciale (cured pork cheek), black pepper, and pasta. Adding cream is considered sacrilegious by Romans.
Related Words
guancialepecorinouovospaghettipasta