Clare digs into pasta alla carbonara—Rome's most fiercely defended dish—exploring its murky wartime origins, the heated debates over cream and guanciale, and why five humble ingredients sparked theological-level culinary arguments. From charcoal workers to Allied soldiers, she uncovers how this seemingly simple recipe became a battleground for authenticity, cultural identity, and the alchemy of transforming ordinary ingredients into something extraordinary.
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