Pasta
What is Carbonara?
Pronounced /kar-boh-NAH-rah/
Definition
Carbonara is a Roman-style pasta dish of eggs, cured pork (often guanciale), hard cheese and black pepper.
The sauce is made off direct heat so the eggs turn creamy rather than scrambled. Its origin story is debated.
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What is the best pan for sausage and peppers?
A 12-inch cast-iron skillet is the classic pick: it holds heat, browns sausage deeply and goes from stove to oven. Stainless steel browns just as well and deglazes easily. Nonstick is easiest to clean but browns less. For crowds, use rimmed sheet pans; for saucy versions, a Dutch oven.