Spaghetti Carbonara

I made Spaghetti Carbonara for eight guests who had varying familiarity with the cuisine. Every single person asked for the recipe. The deeply savory profile was the main talking point — no one had quite experienced olive oil used that way before. Italian cooking is intensely regional with little c…

I underestimated Spaghetti Carbonara. The rich and umami description didn't prepare me for the reality. olive oil brings a heat or pungency that builds steadily rather than hitting upfront. By halfway through I was sweating but couldn't stop eating. Italian cooking is intensely regional with little…