Carbonara is a traditional Italian pasta dish. It’s name is derived from the word carbone which means charcoal. It is believed that this dish was popular among the charcoal makers. Some suggest that the bits of charred bacon and freshly grounded black pepper made it look like a dish with charcoal. However, the true origins of this dish remain obscure.
The varieties of Carbonara are aplenty. That's one of those good things about pasta, having the freedom to use whatever ingredients. I think that's what makes it so popular. So because bacon and mushrooms are 2 of my favourite foods, bacon and mushroom it is.
