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Secrets to Making Perfect Pasta Every Time

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When Making Carbonara...

Don't add cream! The authentic version doesn't use it, and for good reason. The creaminess in carbonara sauce is created through an emulsion of egg yolks, cheese, pork fat and starch-covered pasta. When prepared correctly, it comes out rich and glistening, so stick to the real-deal recipe, and don't look back.


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