Spaghetti Carbonara
Dried spaghetti tossed off the heat with a sauce of raw egg yolks, Pecorino Romano, guanciale (cured pork cheek), and black pepper. No cream — the sauce is emulsified egg yolk and cheese, cooked only by the residual heat of the pasta.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
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The full allergen breakdown is below. Select your restrictions to see a personalized safety status.
Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- dried spaghetti
- egg yolks (and sometimes whole eggs) (Egg)
- Pecorino Romano
- guanciale or pancetta
- black pepper
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- raw egg yolks ARE the sauce — not just a binder
- Pecorino Romano is a hard sheep's milk cheese (dairy)
- some restaurants falsely add cream — this disguises the dish's egg content behind dairy
- guanciale (pork cheek) may be substituted with pancetta
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely contains restrictionPecorino Romano (sheep's milk cheese) is a primary, structural ingredient.
Gluten-Free
Likely contains restrictionSpaghetti is made from durum wheat semolina.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKNo peanuts in carbonara.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely OKNo tree nuts in carbonara.
Shellfish-Free
Likely OKNo shellfish in carbonara.
Egg-Free
Likely contains restrictionRaw egg yolks are the sauce. Higher egg content than most egg dishes.
Fish-Free
Likely OKNo fish in carbonara.
Soy-Free
Likely OKNo soy in carbonara.
Sesame-Free
Likely OKNo sesame in carbonara.
Vegetarian
Likely contains restrictionContains guanciale (cured pork cheek).
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely contains restriction | Pecorino Romano (sheep's milk cheese) is a primary, structural ingredient. |
| Gluten-Free | Likely contains restriction | Spaghetti is made from durum wheat semolina. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely OK | No peanuts in carbonara. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely OK | No tree nuts in carbonara. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely OK | No shellfish in carbonara. |
| Egg-Free | Likely contains restriction | Raw egg yolks are the sauce. Higher egg content than most egg dishes. |
| Fish-Free | Likely OK | No fish in carbonara. |
| Soy-Free | Likely OK | No soy in carbonara. |
| Sesame-Free | Likely OK | No sesame in carbonara. |
| Vegetarian | Likely contains restriction | Contains guanciale (cured pork cheek). |
Key risk: Carbonara is one of Italy's most deceptive dishes for egg and dairy allergies. There is no cream in authentic carbonara — the creaminess is entirely raw egg yolk emulsified with cheese. The egg content is higher per serving than a fried egg. The Pecorino Romano is a structural ingredient, not a garnish.
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