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What saucery is this Carbonara copy?

An Italian minister has exposed a fake carbonara sauce sold in Europe. The sauce contained pancetta and dairy cream, not the traditional guanciale and egg mixture. This has angered Italy, which is protective of its culinary heritage. Similar issues arise with 'spag bol', which Bologna says is not authentic. Italians insist on correct ingredients and pasta pairings for their dishes.

20 Dec 2025 11:07 pm