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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To store leftovers, transfer your carbonara to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
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Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Expect the flavors of a Tuscan and Sicilian grandmother’s cooking with elevated classics like carbonara and rigatoni, as well as creative plates like tuna panzanella—raw tuna, focaccia, pear, cherry tomato, chili lime vinaigrette, and tonnato.
—Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2025
Marinara, pesto, carbonara, alfredo (especially this cottage cheese riff!), and more are all invited to my pasta party frequently—and devoured with an equal amount of gusto.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2025
Over the years, Rogers and his team devised seasonal gnocchi plates, a lamb carbonara with handmade tagliatelle noodles and pesto bruschetta.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 21 July 2025
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Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Expect the flavors of a Tuscan and Sicilian grandmother’s cooking with elevated classics like carbonara and rigatoni, as well as creative plates like tuna panzanella—raw tuna, focaccia, pear, cherry tomato, chili lime vinaigrette, and tonnato.
—Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2025
Marinara, pesto, carbonara, alfredo (especially this cottage cheese riff!), and more are all invited to my pasta party frequently—and devoured with an equal amount of gusto.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2025
Over the years, Rogers and his team devised seasonal gnocchi plates, a lamb carbonara with handmade tagliatelle noodles and pesto bruschetta.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 21 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for carbonara
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“Carbonara.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carbonara. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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