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10 Kinds of Meat That Go Well with Carbonara

There are few things more delicious than a good, old-fashioned carbonara. Whether you're whipping it up on a weeknight or bringing it to the table for a special occasion, this dish hits the spot every time.
We know what you're thinking: Carbonara is already perfect just the way it is. The egg and pasta make it creamy, the bacon gives it an incredible salty bite, and it's all topped off with some salty cheese and pepper.
What could possibly be better?
The answer is MEAT! That's right, we said meat. Bacon works great in carbonara, but if you really want to take your carbonara to the next level, you need another kind of meat that goes really well with carbonara.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 people
Calories 375 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Bacon
  • Pork Belly
  • Ham
  • Salami
  • Sausage
  • Prosciutto
  • Pancetta
  • Chicken
  • Crabmeat (or other seafood)
  • Beef (like Ground Beef, Oxtail, and Flank Steak)

Instructions
 

  • Pick your favorite piece of meat from this list to serve with your Italian meal.
  • Prepare the rest of your meal.
  • Be ready to eat in no time!
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