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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The shrimp scampi, meatballs, and carbonara were our favs.
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Alesa Andrew, Parents, 27 Mar. 2025
Spring Pea Carbonara Wide tagliatelle noodles replace spaghetti in this spring-y version of carbonara.
—Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2025
From carbonara in Rome to the best street food in Palermo, each Italian region has its own recipes.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2025
The menu will include classics like cacio e pepe and carbonara that are finished in a pan over charcoal, which adds an unique smokiness to the dishes.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
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Alesa Andrew, Parents, 27 Mar. 2025
Spring Pea Carbonara Wide tagliatelle noodles replace spaghetti in this spring-y version of carbonara.
—Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2025
From carbonara in Rome to the best street food in Palermo, each Italian region has its own recipes.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2025
The menu will include classics like cacio e pepe and carbonara that are finished in a pan over charcoal, which adds an unique smokiness to the dishes.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 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 1 Apr. 2025.
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