Carbonara Pizza
Carbonara Pizza is a fusion dish that combines the classic Italian pasta sauce with pizza, typically featuring a creamy egg-based sauce, crispy pancetta or guanciale, Pecorino Romano cheese, and black pepper on a pizza crust. It originated as a creative twist on traditional Roman pasta, blending two beloved Italian comfort foods into one.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in carbohydrates from the crust, fats from the cheese and cured meat, and provides protein from the eggs and pancetta. A typical serving can range from 800 to 1,200 calories, depending on portion size and ingredient ratios.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbs | 38 g |
| Fat | 17 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 890 mg |
| Calcium | 220 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Potassium | 210 mg |
| Vitamin A | 120 µg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 3 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.8 µg |
| Phosphorus | 230 mg |
| Selenium | 22 µg |
Per 1 slice (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Carbonara Pizza uniquely marries the technique of emulsifying eggs and cheese (as in pasta) with the crispiness of pizza, creating a rich, savory profile. Nutritionally, it offers a dense mix of energy and nutrients, making it a hearty, indulgent choice often enjoyed as a gourmet comfort food.
