carbonara

noun

car·​bo·​nara ˌkär-bə-ˈnär-ə How to pronounce carbonara (audio)
: 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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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 Those excited about Buldak’s carbonara products may also enjoy Tangle, which comes in varieties such as bulgogi alfredo and kimchi rosé, both sold in plastic packets or cardboard bowls. Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024 From a new take on Margherita to carbonara to elote, there’s something for everyone. Sunset Staff, Sunset Magazine, 22 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for carbonara 

Word History

Etymology

Italian dialect (alla) carbonara, literally, in the manner of a charcoal maker

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of carbonara was in 1962

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“Carbonara.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carbonara. Accessed 13 Nov. 2024.

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