This classic Italian pasta dish is ready in 20 minutes and, with only six ingredients, is sure to please the whole family!
I was born and grew up in Italy, so perhaps I am biased, but from where I stand, pasta recipes are the most satisfying to enjoy any day of the week. From classic spaghetti alla puttanesca, bucatini cacio e pepe, or festive beef cannelloni to adapted dishes like tomato and tuna pasta or feta pasta with zucchini. And there are thousands of other recipes out there!
Bucatini alla carbonara is one of the most famous Italian dishes. It is loved so much that we like to say, ”Carbonara is not an opinion”—in the sense that there is only one recipe to make it right.
However, what if the traditional ingredients are not available?
While my bucatini carbonara recipe is as authentic as it comes, I will share a few tips for making it with alternative ingredients. After all, even here in London, we sometimes can’t find guanciale!