Ingredient appreciation — what makes Spaghetti Carbonara special

What sets Spaghetti Carbonara apart is the handling of fresh basil. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the rich and umami result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience.

ingredient simplicity and quality are the guiding principles. The a Sunday ragu lunch atmosphere was right for this kind of food. I had limoncello after the meal as recommended and it matched well. If you want to understand what makes this cuisine distinctive, Spaghetti Carbonara is the place to start.