# Alternative Carbonara Recipes Barilla is Celebrating Carbonara Day with a Recipe for Everyone By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2023-04-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbonara-day References: [adweek](https://www.adweek.com/brand-marketing/not-your-nonnas-carbonara-why-barilla-dared-to-reinvent-an-italian-food-classic/) & [open-recipes.barilla](https://open-recipes.barilla.com/global)  On this year's Carbonara Day, everyone can indulge in this simple Italian dish with a new recipe that accommodates various food allergies and intolerances. Based on the results of a survey, [Barilla](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barilla-protein-rigatoni) found that "nearly half of American cooks would be motivated to cook more regularly if they could make one dish that catered to all." In response, it released an alternative Carbonara recipe that reinvents the [classic Italian recipe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-cuisine) as one that can be more widely shared. Open Carbonara was mindfully made to share good food and good cooking, no matter a person's dietary restrictions. This accessible recipe features carefully chosen ingredients like potatoes, soy flakes, saffron and celery root to "preserve the integrity, texture and flavor of Carbonara." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 15% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Alternative Italian Recipes:** As dietary restrictions become more well-known and commonplace, there is a growing trend towards the creation of recipes that accommodate restricted diets. - **Mindful Cooking:** Consumers are increasingly drawn to foods that are consciously created, balancing flavor, ethical sourcing and health. - **Personalized Recipes:** As the demand for customization grows, more chefs and food companies are creating recipes that can easily be adapted to individual dietary restrictions or preferences. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Drink:** The food and drink industry must adapt to cater to shifting tastes, rising dietary restrictions, and ethical considerations. - **Recipe and Meal Kit Delivery:** With the rise of personalized recipes, there is a growing opportunity for recipe and meal kit delivery services to create and market recipes that cater to individual dietary restrictions. - **Restaurant Industry:** Restaurants can capitalize on the trend towards ethical eating and catering to dietary restrictions by including more diverse and innovative menu offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Carbonara-Flavored Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bella-italia.md) - [Heat-and-Eat Plant Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-pasta-carbonara.md) - [Premium Alfredo Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cacio-e-pepe-alfredo.md) - [Italy-Celebrating Lasagna Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-heritage-month.md) - [Tomato-Free Pasta Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomato-free-pasta-sauces.md) - [Eco-Friendly Pasta Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-pasta-day.md) - [Festive Limited-Edition Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barilla-snowfall-pasta.md) - [Better-for-You Chickpea Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barilla-chickpea-penne.md) - [Canned Carbonara Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heinz-spaghetti-carbonara.md)