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The best Carbonara in Rome : Rigatoni alla Carbonara
Spaghetti or rigatoni, as needed. The origin of Spaghetti alla carbonara is quite discussed, someone assigns it to the Carbonari from Umbria. It seems they knew this dish and showed it to the Romans in the nineteenth century. Someone else instead argues that the inventor is Ippolito Cavalcanti, a noble Neapolitan who published this recipe in its book.
The other and well known historic legend says that this dish of Rome was born during the Second World War when the Americans brought in large quantities bacon and egg powder, which were part of military rations.
We have tried to suggest some typical restaurants in Rome where to taste the original and famous Pasta alla carbonara. If you decide to visit Rome it is a must to taste this typical roman dish. No matter where you are lodging in Rome, every district of the city centre is full of good restaurants or trattorias where it is possible to try this special pasta. To eat the carbonara means also you won't need anything else as the dish is full of ingredients usually included in a complete meal.
