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17 Comforting Carbonaras You Don’t Want to Miss

Updated on March 01, 2024

Proof that sometimes the simplest recipes are the best.

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Carbonara Recipes You'll Crave

When it comes to comfort food, there’s nothing better than carbonara. It calls for just a handful of basics—but cooks up creamy and rich, with bits of cured pork so savory our mouths are watering from the mere thought of it. We love traditional takes on this classic Roman dish just as much as fun twists—which is why this roundup covers everything from black pepper-laced pasta dishes to egg-topped baked potatoes. We highly recommend cooking your way through all of these recipes to find your favorite but, if you’re in search of the quintessential dish, start with this one. We like to splurge every once in a while and add a knob of butter to the cheesy egg sauce just to round it out. We've left that option up to you, however. Either way, we can't think of anything we’d rather eat.

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Everything Bagel Carbonara

When classic Jewish deli flavors crash into a beloved Italian pasta dish, you'll be asking for more.

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Carbonara Stuffed Potatoes with Crispy Pancetta

Looking for a spin on the classic spaghetti carbonara? Why not cross it with a twice-baked potato for a plateful of crispy, cheesy, eggy comfort?

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Spaghetti Squash Carbonara

No waiting for water to boil here: Spaghetti squash proves (once again) that it can stand in for pasta. It's perfect in this pancetta-and-egg enriched cream sauce. Microwaving the squash is a clever trick that cuts down on time.

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