Submitted by [deleted] t3_zujhh5 in Connecticut
googs185 t1_j1kozts wrote
My house!
In all seriousness, though, all the Italian food in the US is really Americanized (although I guess this goes for every international cuisine), even the restaurants owned by actual Italians (most are not). Even the high-end ones that everyone just HAS to get a reservation for.
They cater to the American palate-such as putting cream in Carbonara (an absolute no-no in Italy, but Amercans love cream!). Alfredo is not Italian (another creamy dish). Italians NEVER, EVER eat spaghetti with meatballs (or any type of meat with pasta-they are separate courses).
Italian is arguably the most common cuisine available, but nothing beats a home-cooked meal made the real way. Go to Italy and taste the difference.
Source: am Italian.
BeenBanned69Times t1_j1kzftl wrote
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Mutts_Merlot t1_j1kwlt5 wrote
Carbonara is egg. That's it. Restaurants in Boston's North End have received that message but few places in CT have followed suit.
googs185 t1_j1m2gv0 wrote
Yes, egg yolk! There is no cream in carbonara.
Jackers83 t1_j1m1lj2 wrote
It’s finished with a some egg yolk, tempered into the cream. Sure
googs185 t1_j1m2k04 wrote
Carbonara does NOT call for cream. That was an addition to appease American palates. The egg yolk is carefully cooked lightly so it doesn’t cook enough to become like scrambled eggs, then pecorino, salt and pepper. That’s it. No cream to speak of.
Jackers83 t1_j1m6gn5 wrote
It’s just modernized with some cream. I understand traditional recipes, but some things are better over time.
googs185 t1_j1meyz1 wrote
It’s Americanized. Any Italian chef wouldn’t dream of putting cream in carbonara. Tradition is extremely important. The cream overtakes the delicate flavor. But hey, if you like cream in your Olive Garden carbonara, go for it.
Jackers83 t1_j1nlpju wrote
Lolls. Olive Garden. Nice dude. I’m sure you’ve made your bones working every position in a commercial restaurant. I hear the “Good Housekeeping “ had some fire recipes. Good luck.
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