creamy fettuccine alfredo, penne alla vodka, classic pesto, you name it. But missing from my repertoire? Pasta carbonara, a simple but flavor-packed pasta with a creamy egg-based sauce.

At first glance carbonara and Alfredo seem as similar as two pasta dishes can be, but their differences show just how ...

Pasta. Long pasta noodles are the most traditional choice for carbonara, so choose spaghetti, linguine, fettuccine or bucatini. And don’t forget to reserve some pasta cooking water when draining ...

For a more unusual take on carbonara, try spinach fettuccine tossed with warm pasta and fresh baby spinach; you'll get a vibrant, beautiful dish with some additional health benefits. Find these ...

Carbonara is a great way to feed four people quickly. If you have a little time to prepare ahead, then go for the homemade garlic bread too, served warm, straight from the oven! For the bread, put ...