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the U.S Military!
Most experts agree that pasta carbonara was invented in 1944 in Riccione by chef Renato Gualandi, who served it as dinner to the U.S. Army. It was prepared with typical army rations: bacon, powdered eggs, cream, pepper, and pasta. Even the very first recipe for carbonara was published in the U.S!