The recipe requires just three ingredients: pasta, cheese ... I keep a container of either grated pecorino Romano or Parmigiano Reggiano in my freezer at all times. The traditional Roman recipe ...

Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, large egg yolks and a dash of heavy cream. Carbonara is almost always served with spaghetti or linguine, but you can use whatever pasta you prefer. For a more unusual ...

Because Parmigiano Reggiano cheese is not made with vegetarian rennet, strict vegetarians avoid it. However, there are good vegetarian Parmesan-style cheeses available in most supermarkets ...